Catering Captain: Lead Campus Event Service

Compass Group USA

Purchase (NY)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 47,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a Catering Captain for a full-time on-site role at our Purchase, NY campus. You will coordinate catering staff, ensure timely service, and may drive to deliver meals. Prior catering experience is required, and the fixed pay rate is $30 per hour.

Schedule varies, with potential growth and benefits. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The position emphasizes teamwork, food safety, guest satisfaction, and adapting to event requirements.

Qualifications

  • Prior catering experience is required.
  • 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

  • Coordinates workload requirements from catering orders.
  • Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup, and handles last-minute changes and problems.
  • Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-minded way.
  • Demonstrates understanding of menu items and guides staff on expectations.
  • Sets up rooms to meet specifications and assists with delivering food and supplies.
  • Serves and presents food and beverages to guests and ensures proper temperatures and sanitation.

Skills

Catering experience

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring a Catering Captain for a full-time on-site role at our Purchase, NY campus. You will coordinate catering staff, ensure timely service, and may drive to deliver meals. Prior catering experience is required, and the fixed pay rate is $30 per hour.

Schedule varies, with potential growth and benefits. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The position emphasizes teamwork, food safety, guest satisfaction, and adapting to event requirements.

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