Job Description

Position Description

The Culinary Events department at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a  Supervisor of Events to Coordinate and oversee events with staff that prepares food, beverage, and services for general dining, meetings, courses, administrative staff, public affairs, and development-related functions.  Train and supervise event staff in coordinating all aspects of events on and off campus. 

Position Responsibilities

• Execute events on and off campus, including overseeing setup, maintenance and breakdown.
• Provide event services (such as event setup/breakdown, waitressing, or bartending) 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 on site, when needed.
• Serve as a barista at the coffee bar and hillside café when events are not taking place.
• 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, or equivalent.
Skills/Experience:  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a culinary services establishment

• Ability to supervise event service staff.
• Knowledge of food serving procedures.
• Understanding of proper sanitation procedures (Nassau County sanitation certificate preferred).
• Excellent Organizational skills.
• Diplomacy and tact.
• Social and hospitality-related service etiquette.
• Ability to resolve Customer  discrepancies  and inquiries with 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 
• Ability to keep a flexible schedule.

OTHER: The ability to work nights and weekends is required.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position found here:

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Position ID: 01470

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.  

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role is $20.52-$24.49.  The hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. 

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About Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Since 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has been a global leader in research and education. The international scientific community at CSHL provides a unique and stimulating atmosphere for doctoral research?an environment where students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty work side-by-side. The Watson School of Biological Sciences (WSBS) was founded on the belief that with well thought-out mechanisms, enthusiastic involvement of faculty, and highly motivated students, an innovative curriculum could be provided that would allow students to earn a doctoral degree in a shorter time than in traditional programs without compromising the quality of their training. The curriculum is designed to train students to become scholars and independent thinkers.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, For contractors, Seasonal work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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