CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a Catering Captain to join their dynamic team in Dallas. This role involves coordinating catering staff, ensuring exceptional service at events, and maintaining high food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for hospitality and a knack for problem-solving in fast-paced environments. With opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules, this position offers a flexible work-life balance while being part of a team that values creativity and collaboration. Join a company that prioritizes mentorship and career growth, making every event a memorable experience for clients and guests alike.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience in catering or banquets environment required.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules for timely service.
• Interacts with customers to resolve complaints.
• Ensures proper food presentation and sanitation.

Skills

Catering Experience

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Food Handler's Permit

Job description

CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

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• We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CATERING CAPTAIN positions.
• Location: Union Station - 400 S. Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full and part time schedule. Days and hours may vary. Nights and weekends required as needed. Occasional day time events possible. More details upon interview.
• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $27.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
  
  

Wolfgang Puck Catering

• We are hiring immediately for full time and part time CATERING CAPTAIN positions.
• Location: Union Station - 400 S. Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full and part time schedule. Days and hours may vary. Nights and weekends required as needed. Occasional day time events possible. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior experience in catering/banquets environment required.
• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $27.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
  
  

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Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.
  
  

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

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 Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet 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.

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
  
  

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.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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