Catering Event Captain

Tap Room; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality venue in Rockville Centre is seeking a Catering & Events Captain to lead private events and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with strong communication and time management skills, committed to the core values of quality and teamwork. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary, all within a passionate team.

Benefits

Career Growth & Development

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure

Work with Passionate People

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year prior catering experience.
• Strong communication, time management, and leadership skills.
• Punctual, personable, and efficient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and maintain a high standard of service.
• Oversee pacing of food and drinks.
• Handle unexpected issues calmly and professionally.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Leadership

Job description

Upstream Hospitality Group is an ever-growing hospitality group that has a wide variety of tastes with a common theme holding them all together: creativity, progression, and originality. When going against the current (upstream), you set yourself apart from the rest, and that is what we strive to do in the most positive way.

Tap Room Rockville Centre is looking for a Catering & Events Captain to lead the charge for our private events and celebrations.

Who you are You’re a natural leader who thrives in social settings with a passion for hospitality and creating unforgettable guest experiences. You will embody Tap Room’s core values and deliver a top-tier guest experience.

What you'll do As our Catering & Event Captain, you will be the on-site point person for all catered events. You will oversee the flow and timeline of the party, communicate with the host, lead the catering team, and ensure everything runs according to the Banquet Event Order (BEO).

Pre-Event

• Review the BEO in advance and align with the kitchen and bar teams

• Ensure the event space is properly set with all required equipment and supplies

• Greet the host and confirm the timeline

During the Event

• Lead the team and maintain a high standard of service

• Oversee pacing of food and drinks

• Handle unexpected issues calmly and professionally

• Communicate consistently with the host

Post-Event

• Confirm final headcount and facilitate payment with the MOD• Ensure the event space is cleaned and reset per company standards

• Debrief the MOD with feedback before clocking out

What We’ll Need From You • Must have at least 1 year prior catering experience

• Strong communication, time management, and leadership skills

• Punctual, personable, and efficient under pressure

• Committed to upholding Tap Room’s Core Values:

Quality – In all that we do.

Hospitality – Delivering experience.

Pride – Care about what you do and be proud of your actions.

Teamwork – Being there for each other to achieve our goals.

Say Yes – Decision-making to be accommodating to everyone in our business

Why Tap Room? We're proud to attract hospitality-driven talent, from those building long-term careers in the industry to those who simply love the work and want to earn extra income doing what they enjoy.

Career Growth & Development – We promote from within and provide real opportunities for advancement.

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure – We reward high performance and leadership.

Work with Passionate People – Join a team that cares deeply about hospitality and loves what they do.

Be Part of Something Bigger – Help build the future of Tap Room and leave your mark on the hospitality industry.

Upstream Restaurant Group Inc an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Disclaimer: This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development, and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”