Catering Captain

Summary Assists in front of house (FOH) operations for catering events on campus

Diversity & Inclusion Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs bartending duties at events
• Leads in the execution of all events including; the ability to organize, execute and breakdown events
• Works closely with other members of the department to maintain event fluidity
• Loads and unloads catering vehicles for campus events
• Maintains all sanitation and appropriate food safety standards established by the university
• Maintains the proper storage and rotation of ready-made food products complying with appropriate food safety standards
• Understands seating floorplans and banquet event order's (BEO) per specific request
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience working in culinary, food service, hospitality or other related experience
• Obtain and maintain food safety managers certification approved by conference for food protection
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Obtain and maintain an alcohol certification (TIPS or STOP)
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends

Please Note Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.