Captain, Catering Server Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory $20.52/hr-$24.49/hr retirement plan United States, York, Cold Spring Harbor Oct 06, 2026

Worker Type:

Regular Job Description:

Position Description:

•Sign On Bonus

• Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a world-renowned scientific research organization located on the North Shore of Long Island is hiring a Catering Server Captain to execute and oversee the setup, maintenance, and breakdown of Meetings, Courses, Administrative, Communications, and Development-related events.

Position Responsibilities:

Execute events on and off campus, including overseeing setup, maintenance and breakdown. Provide event services at the residences of the President, Chancellor Emeritus, and Cancer Center Director.

Procure and organize supplies for events.

Designate event staff responsibilities for functions which include breakfasts, lunches, dinners, receptions, banquets, barbeques, and VIP events.

Supervise and assist in training 20-30 new and existing seasonal event staff.

Serve as a liaison to the event contact, when needed.

Serve as a barista at the coffee bar and hillside cafe when regularly scheduled employees request time off.

Provide support to the events office team, including input on staff performance along with analysis and feedback of events.

Ability to learn the point-of-sale system (computer software).

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays, according to events and the seasonal needs of the department.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years experience in a culinary services establishment

SKILLS:

Ability to supervise event staff.

Knowledge of serving procedures.

Understanding of proper sanitation procedures (Nassau County sanitation certificate preferred).

Organizational skills.

Diplomacy and tact.

Social and hospitality-related service etiquette.

Ability to resolve customer discrepanciesandinquirieswith tact.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and professional profiles.

Familiarity with the facilities on the Laboratory's various campuses.

NYS alcoholic beverage service training - TIPS preferred

OTHER:

The ability to work nights and weekends is required.