CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Catering Captain to join their team in Arlington, TX. This full-time role involves coordinating catering staff, preparing and serving food at events, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong food service and catering experience, along with excellent customer service skills. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and catering is essential.
• Ability to create proposals and manage invoices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering staff schedules for timely service.
• Prepare and serve food at scheduled functions.
• Interact with customers and resolve complaints.

Skills

Food service experience

Catering experience

Customer service experience

Proposal creation

Invoicing

Expense reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING CAPTAIN position.
• Address: 300 W 1st Street Arlington, TX 76019 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Requirement: Food service, catering, customer service experience required. Experience in creating proposals, invoicing, and expense reports required.
• Pay Range: $15.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour.
  
  

Location: UT Arlington

• We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING CAPTAIN position.
• Address: 300 W 1st Street Arlington, TX 76019 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Requirement: Food service, catering, customer service experience required. Experience in creating proposals, invoicing, and expense reports required.
• Pay Range: $15.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour.
  
  

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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.
• Prepares proposals for events, assembles and performs upkeep of organized event files including all correspondence, orders, invoices, payments, proposals, function sheets, etc.
• Intakes inquiries including all pertinent event information client contact, date, time, format, number of guests, location, etc.
• Prepares final event invoicing and expense reports on a weekly basis.
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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.
  
  

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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
  
  

In addition, 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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