CATERING CAPTAIN (PART TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a dedicated Part-time Catering Captain in Virginia. The role involves coordinating catering staff for events, preparing food, and ensuring timely service.

A valid driver's license and prior catering experience are required. The position is part-time, requiring work Thursday to Sunday, offering a pay range of $22.00 to $26.00 per hour. The role also includes various associated benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit where required.
• Prior experience in private catering events is necessary.
• Valid driver's license may be required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catering staff schedules for timely service.
• Prepare and serve food at scheduled functions.
• Interact with customers and resolve service-related complaints.

Skills

Previous private catering event experience

Valid driver's license

Food handler's permit

Job description

Job Overview

Part‑time Catering Captain at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (1800 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228). Only online applications are accepted. The position works Thursday through Sunday, afternoon to evening (part‑time). Pay ranges from $22.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Job 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

• Determine workload requirements 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.
• Demonstrate a 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 the 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous private catering event experience is required.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical (for full‑time positions)
• Dental (for full‑time positions)
• Vision (for full‑time positions)
• Life Insurance/AD (for full‑time positions)
• Disability Insurance (for full‑time positions)
• Commuter Benefits (for full‑time positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (for full‑time positions)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (for full‑time positions)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.