Catering Captain (Part-Time)

Serendipity Catering, LLC; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff lunch provided

401(k) with matching contribution

Job summary

Serendipity Catering, LLC is seeking a part-time catering captain in Lakewood, CO. The role involves ownership of event planning, coordinating with venues and vendors, and overseeing onsite serving and bartending staff.

Must be 21+, with a background in full-service catering preferred and weekend availability. Expect driving to venues and hands-on event logistics, with some design input on color schemes and tableware.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and an eye for design.
• Full-service catering background preferred.
• Weekend availability required.
• Part-time position under 30 hours per week.
• Must be 21 or older to apply.

Responsibilities

• Venue walk-throughs.
• Driving to and from venues as necessary.
• Preliminary event logistics.
• Packing up necessary equipment.
• Onsite management of serving and bartending staff.
• Being client's main point of contact.
• Helping a client to pick out and design color schemes/eating ware/tablescape.

Skills

Planning & execution

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Visual design sense

Event coordination

Job description

This is a part-time position - under 30 hours per week.

MUST be 21 or older to apply for this position.

Do you enjoy planning and taking ownership of helping a client's vision come to life? We help coordinate with some of the best venues, clients and vendors in the state and strive to provide top notch service and memorable event experiences. Everything from themed food displays, unique designs, custom menus and more are skills we bring to the table for each of our clients.

We are looking for energetic and organized catering captains that have a passion for food and events. Full-service catering background is preferred, with specialties or interest in weddings and social events as a plus.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Venue walk throughs
• Driving to and from venues as necessary
• Preliminary event logistics
• Packing up necessary equipment
• Onsite management of serving and bartending staff
• Being client's main point of contact
• Helping a client to pick out and design color schemes/eating ware/tablescape

Each day and each event are different! For example, you could be working a small/intimate dinner of executives, a large 800-person gala, or even an action-packed award show. If you like staying on your toes, this is the job for you! We pride ourselves on a fun work environment and getting the privilege to serve in the best venues around town.

Must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and an eye for design.

Must have an open and flexible schedule (M-F). Weekend availability is needed.

*** You will be expected to drive large vans and box trucks.

*** This position will require you to bend, twist, be on your feet for several hours at a time, and move heavy items. These are primary duties of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 per hour (plus gratuity)

• Staff lunch provided - daily
• 401(k) with matching contribution

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

Lakewood, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work