CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Catering Captain, where you will coordinate catering staff and ensure exceptional service at events. This role involves preparing and serving food, managing schedules, and interacting with customers to resolve any issues. With both full-time and part-time opportunities available, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment at beautiful venues like the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The company offers fantastic benefits, including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and more, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about catering and event management.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Must have prior catering or event experience.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules for timely service.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints.
• Ensures proper food preparation and sanitation.

Skills

Catering Experience

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Food Handler's Permit

Alcohol Server's Permit

Tools

Food Safety Standards

Catering Equipment

Job description

Restaurant Associates

• We have an opening for full time and part time CATERING CAPTAIN positions.
• Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full and part time schedule. Days and hours may vary. Days, nights, weekdays, and weekends required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Must have prior catering or event experience.
• Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.

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 Restaurant Associates 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

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)

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.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.