Catering Captain: Event Lead for Premier Functions

Compass Group USA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health & Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Boston is seeking a part-time Catering Captain for the Harvard Conference Center. You will coordinate catering staff schedules, oversee event setup, and ensure timely service at each function.

The role requires prior banquet catering experience and may require permits where required by state law. Pay ranges from $30 to $35 per hour, with benefits for eligible part-time staff. Hours vary with events and may include driving responsibilities.

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.

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.

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Boston is seeking a part-time Catering Captain for the Harvard Conference Center. You will coordinate catering staff schedules, oversee event setup, and ensure timely service at each function.

The role requires prior banquet catering experience and may require permits where required by state law. Pay ranges from $30 to $35 per hour, with benefits for eligible part-time staff. Hours vary with events and may include driving responsibilities.