Catering Captain: Lead Event Service & Prep

Compass Group USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays off

Weekend opportunities

Association Benefits

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group, is hiring for a Catering Captain at the Compass at Chevron location in Houston, TX. This full-time position coordinates catering staff, prepares and serves food at scheduled functions, and may drive a truck to deliver to sites.

The schedule is Monday–Friday with hours varying; experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and food handler/alcohol server permits may be required.

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.

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.

Job description

Eurest, part of Compass Group, is hiring for a Catering Captain at the Compass at Chevron location in Houston, TX. This full-time position coordinates catering staff, prepares and serves food at scheduled functions, and may drive a truck to deliver to sites.

The schedule is Monday–Friday with hours varying; experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and food handler/alcohol server permits may be required.