Catering Captain: Lead Events & Service Excellence

Compass Group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a full-time Catering Captain at 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The role coordinates catering staff schedules, ensures functions are delivered, served and cleared on time, and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages.

Open availability required; prior food service experience is required. The position offers full-time benefits and a competitive hourly wage of $22.00–$23.00. Applications accepted online only; schedule details provided at interview.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience is required.
• Valid driver's license and/or food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit may be required where state law requires.

Responsibilities

• Determine workload from catering orders.
• Meet with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements; address last-minute changes and resolve problems.
• Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a service-oriented manner.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items.
• Instruct staff on work expectations for catered functions.
• Help staff set up rooms to desired specifications.
• Assemble and deliver food and supplies to scheduled locations.
• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Return food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
• Maintain sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Ensure proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

Compass Group USA is hiring a full-time Catering Captain at 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The role coordinates catering staff schedules, ensures functions are delivered, served and cleared on time, and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages.

Open availability required; prior food service experience is required. The position offers full-time benefits and a competitive hourly wage of $22.00–$23.00. Applications accepted online only; schedule details provided at interview.