CATERING CAPTAIN (PART TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group, North America, is seeking a part-time Catering Captain in Dallas, TX. The role involves coordinating catering staff schedules, preparing and serving food at functions, and ensuring guest satisfaction. Must have catering captain experience in high-volume, fine-dining settings.

Salary ranges from $25.00 to $28.00 per hour. The position is on-site in the Arts District area with swing shifts; duties include managing service flow and collaborating with the Catering Director.

Qualifications

• Previous catering captain experience in a high-volume and fine dining environment.
• Part-time swing shift; days and hours vary.
• May require a valid driver’s license and state-permitted permits where required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules and ensures timely service.
• Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under supervision.
• Interacts with guests and resolves issues professionally.
• Maintains food presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures.
• Delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations as needed.

Skills

Catering captain experience

High-volume service

Fine dining

Customer service

Education

Food handler permit

Alcohol servers permit

Driver's license

Job description

Culinaire

Culinaire

• We have an opening for a part time CATERING CAPTAIN position.
• Location: Arts District Mansion - 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Part time, swing shift; Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous catering captain experience in a high-volume and fine dining environment is required.
• Perks: Growth opportunities available!
• Pay Rate: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour.

Culinaire provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety, and success as top priority, and to our client to provide top quality food product and service to our customers and guests.

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.

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. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Culinaire-Landing-Page_Feb2026.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Culinaire-Landing-Page_Feb2026.pdf