CATERING SENIOR CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company

Saint Petersburg (FL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 52,000

Full time

34 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits
Growth opportunities
Paid training
Company-provided uniform

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a full-time Catering Senior Captain at Eckerd College in Saint Petersburg, FL. The role oversees Catering Department staff, prepares and serves food at functions, and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages.

Open schedule with varied days; previous catering supervisory and customer service experience is required. Perks include great benefits, growth opportunities, paid training, and a company-provided uniform.

Qualifications

  • Prior catering, supervisory, and customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises Catering Department employees and assists in performance appraisals.
  • Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
  • Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements and changes.
  • Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled catering functions.
  • Returns food, beverages, equipment and utensils to the catering facility.
  • Distributes and collects customer comment cards at catered functions.
  • Ensures proper presentation, portions and serving temperatures.
  • Maintains sanitation and orderliness of equipment and work area.
  • Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner.
  • Follows sanitation and safety practices in handling food and equipment.

Skills

Catering supervisory experience

Job description

  • We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING SENIOR CAPTAIN position.
  • Location: Eckerd College - 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. Open availability is required. More details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Prior catering, supervisory, and customer service experience is required.
  • Perks: Great benefits! Growth opportunities! Paid training! Company-provided uniform!
  • Fixed Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour.
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Bon Appetit

  • We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING SENIOR CAPTAIN position.
  • Location: Eckerd College - 4200 54th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. Open availability is required. More details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Prior catering, supervisory, and customer service experience is required.
  • Perks: Great benefits! Growth opportunities! Paid training! Company-provided uniform!
  • Fixed Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour.
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage‑free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/

Job Summary

Summary: Supervises Catering Department employees. Prepares and serves food at functions under the supervision of the Catering Director. May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Supervises employees in the Catering Department. Assists in the performance appraisal process.
  • Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
  • Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements, addresses last‑minute changes and resolves problems.
  • Assembles and delivers food and supplies to the scheduled catering functions.
  • Returns food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
  • Distributes and collects customer comment cards at catered functions.
  • Ensures proper presentation, portion control and serving temperatures.
  • Maintains sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies and utensils within work area.
  • Cleans equipment in a timely fashion; thoroughly cleans workstation before leaving the area for other assignments.
  • Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service‑oriented manner; relays relevant customer concerns to supervisor.
  • Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • A valid driver's license may be required. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.
Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.
Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates:
  • 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
  • Choice Auto and Home Program
Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf

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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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