Catering Captain: Lead Event Services

Compass Group USA; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training & development

Discount marketplace

Pet insurance

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring for a full-time Catering Captain in Rolla, MO. The role coordinates catering staff, ensures on-time service and safe food handling at scheduled functions, and may involve delivering food and beverages.

The position requires prior food service and serving experience, plus a valid drivers license where required. Benefits and opportunities for growth are available, with flexible hours per event.

Qualifications

• Prior food service and serving experience is required.
• A valid drivers license may be required.
• Must possess or obtain a valid food handler's permit where required by state law.

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.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Education

Food handler permit

Tools

Valid drivers license

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring for a full-time Catering Captain in Rolla, MO. The role coordinates catering staff, ensures on-time service and safe food handling at scheduled functions, and may involve delivering food and beverages.

The position requires prior food service and serving experience, plus a valid drivers license where required. Benefits and opportunities for growth are available, with flexible hours per event.