CATERING CAPTAIN (ON CALL)

Compass Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the foodservice industry as a CATERING CAPTAIN. This role involves coordinating catering staff, preparing food, and ensuring exceptional service at events. Applicants should have previous catering experience and customer service skills, plus be ready to work an on-call schedule based on needs.

Benefits

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in catering required.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules and ensures timely service.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints.
• Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Organization

Job description

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• We are hiring immediately for on call CATERING CAPTAIN positions.
• Location: Union Square Events - 147 41st, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: On call schedule. Shift will be based on needs. More details upon interview
• Pay Range: $50.00 per hour to $70.00 per hour
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
  
  

Union Square Events

• We are hiring immediately for on call CATERING CAPTAIN positions.
• Location: Union Square Events - 147 41st, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: On call schedule. Shift will be based on needs. More details upon interview
• Requirement: Off-premise captain experience required.
• Pay Range: $50.00 per hour to $70.00 per hour
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
  
  

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Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

Job Summary

Summary: 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.

Essential Duties and 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
  
  

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1418669

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"We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act."

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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