Catering Captain: Lead Event Setups & Service

Compass Group USA; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a Catering Captain for a full-time role in Oakland, CA. The position covers coordinating catering staff schedules, preparing and serving food at functions, and possibly driving to events.

Ideal candidates have catering captain experience and are willing to train, with a pay range of $30–$35 per hour. The job offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized foodservice company affiliated with Compass Group.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Skills

Catering captain experience

Job description

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a Catering Captain for a full-time role in Oakland, CA. The position covers coordinating catering staff schedules, preparing and serving food at functions, and possibly driving to events.

Ideal candidates have catering captain experience and are willing to train, with a pay range of $30–$35 per hour. The job offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized foodservice company affiliated with Compass Group.