CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone and gas stipend!

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a full-time Catering Captain at Pepperdine University Catering in Malibu, CA. You will coordinate staff schedules and ensure timely service, setup, and breakdown for all functions, with on-site food preparation under supervision.

The role requires 3–5 years in catering/hospitality, evening/weekend availability, and a valid driver’s license if needed. Competitive wages are offered with benefits and opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of catering, banquet, or hospitality experience.
• Ability to coordinate staff and functions with professionalism and efficiency.
• Valid driver’s license may be required; food handler's permit/alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure functions are delivered, served and cleared on time.
• Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under supervision of the Catering Director.
• Possibly drives a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered events.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and correct serving temperatures per recipes.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Food handling

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for full time CATERING CAPTAIN positions.
• Location: Pepperdine University Catering - 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Days and hours vary upon event schedule. Evening and weekend availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Three to five years of catering, banquet, or hospitality experience.
• Perks: Phone and gas stipend!
• Pay Range: $28.00 per hour to $32.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Bon Appetit

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

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We're hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage‑free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Job 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 be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass‑usa.com/wp‑content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit 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.