Catering Captain: Lead Events & Service Team

Canteen North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Canteen is hiring a Catering Captain at 151 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and requires prior food service and hospitality experience. Online applications are accepted only.

The position oversees catering staff, coordinates function setups, and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to functions. Apply to join our team today.

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 server'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.

Job description

Canteen is hiring a Catering Captain at 151 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and requires prior food service and hospitality experience. Online applications are accepted only.

The position oversees catering staff, coordinates function setups, and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to functions. Apply to join our team today.