CAPTAIN, CATERING (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

AECOM; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is hiring a Captain, Catering for full-time and part-time positions. This role involves coordinating staff, ensuring timely service, and interacting with clients. Candidates should possess strong leadership and event planning skills, with various perks and benefits available.

Benefits

Career Growth opportunities

Free shift meals

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license and food handler's permit.
• Experience in organizing catering events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules for timely food service.
• Interacts with customers, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction.
• Maintains equipment cleanliness and follows food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Event booking/planning

Setup & breakdown

Job description

Epicurean Group

+ We are hiring immediately for a CAPTAIN, CATERING (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) position.

+ Location: Filoli 86 CANADA RD, WOODSIDE, CA 94062 Note: online applications accepted only.

+ Schedule: Full Time and Part Time; Will require weekend availability and evenings on occasion, more details in interview!

+ Requirement: Leadership/organizational skills. Event booking/planning experience preferred. Setup & breakdown experience.

+ Perks: Career Growth opportunities, free shift meals.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

+ Pay Rate:[[cusHourlyRate]] per hour to $30.00 per hour

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

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Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

What makes Epicurean click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the Epicurean difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Summary: Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served and cleared in a timely fashion. Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director. May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Determines workload requirements from catering orders.

+ Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements; addresses last-minute changes and resolves problems.

+ Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner.

+ Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items.

+ Instructs staff on work expectations for catered functions.

+ Helps staff set up rooms to desired specifications.

+ Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.

+ Serves food and beverages to guests.

+ Returns food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.

+ Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.

+ Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.

+ Ensures proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

+ A valid driver's license may be required. Must possess or able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

Associates at Epicurean are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_FlikHospitality.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Epicurean maintains a drug-free workplace.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.