Catering Captain — Lead Event Service (Full-Time)

Compass Group USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meal

Free uniforms

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a full-time Catering Captain at Edwards Lifescience in Irvine, CA. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Previous banquet serving experience is required, with a pay range of $17–$23 per hour.

This role coordinates catering staff, assists with setup and service at functions, and may involve vehicle delivery of food and beverages to events. Benefits and details provided during interview.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet serving experience is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Banquet serving

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a full-time Catering Captain at Edwards Lifescience in Irvine, CA. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Previous banquet serving experience is required, with a pay range of $17–$23 per hour.

This role coordinates catering staff, assists with setup and service at functions, and may involve vehicle delivery of food and beverages to events. Benefits and details provided during interview.