Banquet Event Lead

Description of Work

Ranked as one of the best employers in the state of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with University match
• Tuition assistance for full-time employees and dependents
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• And much more!

• Supervise catering event operations by overseeing the event set‑up, servicing, preparing, and clean‑up of University Dining Catering Events.
• Provide excellent customer service to the event guests.
• Transport food items for catered events and special meals.
• Hire, schedule, train, and lead a team of support staff, including student employees.
• Assist with menu planning.

High school diploma plus three years catering, hospitality, or restaurant experience; equivalent experience considered. Excellent customer service skills essential. Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and motivate staff members. Basic computer skills required. Food handlers permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.

Supervisory, event planning, food preparation, and display experience. Serv Safe certification.

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Variable hours, evenings, and weekends
• Work Location:
  
  Lincoln, NE
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

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• * Please describe your catering, hospitality, or restaurant experience, including years of experience. (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have any direct customer service skills? If so, please describe. (Open Ended Question)
• * Describe your experience in jobs that have required strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. (Open Ended Question)