Event Captain

the girl & the fig, LLC; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A dynamic restaurant group in Sonoma is looking for an Event Captain to provide exceptional service at catered events. Responsibilities include training support staff, coordinating with the kitchen, and overseeing event flow. Applicants should have strong customer service skills and be available primarily on weekends. Competitive hourly wages between $25 and $35 based on experience. Join a team that values employee well-being with benefits for full-time staff, including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability required.
• Reliable transportation needed.
• CA Food Handler and Responsible Beverage Service certifications required.
• Valid California driver’s license needed.
• Minimum one year of event experience.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise support service staff.
• Oversee event flow and setup.
• Respond to guest requests.
• Coordinate with the kitchen.
• Drive company vehicles to event locations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Event coordination

Job description

Overview

the girl & the fig CATERS! in Sonoma is currently seeking Event Captains to join our team. We are a restaurant group with multiple locations in the Sonoma Valley, which includes the girl & the fig in Sonoma, Poppy in Glen Ellen, the girl & the fig CATERS!, Suite D, and our FIGfood product line. We strive to use the best in local, sustainable food, and we continually develop many in-house programs to promote those ideals. Please visit us online at www.thegirlandthefig.com for more information.

Our Event Captains provide guests with gracious, efficient, knowledgeable, and accurate service of food and beverage at special catered events while being a point of contact for other event service staff. We are looking for candidates who have a professional and friendly demeanor with excellent time management and customer service skills.

A Typical Day Includes...

• Training and supervising support service staff
• Overseeing the flow of the event, including set up and break down, and providing help where needed
• Responding to guest requests and communicating with the Event Manager
• Coordinating with kitchen to ensure each course is ready and served at the appropriate time
• Driving company vehicles to and from event locations

This Job Requires...

• Weekend availability (available shifts will primarily be on weekends only)
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to provide or complete CA Food Handler and Responsible Beverage Service certifications
• A valid California driver’s license and clearance as an insured company driver based on a clean driving record
• General catering knowledge and a minimum of one year of event experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs
• Ability to repeatedly ascend and descend a flight of stairs carrying 40lbs
• Ability to lift, bend, and stoop
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Job Details

• Part-time/on-call with a flexible schedule
• Perfect for those with a full-time schedule during the week
• Hourly wage for this position is $25-$35
• Starting wage is dependent on experience and qualifications

Benefits

We want our team to thrive and succeed, and we believe that maintaining happiness at work is essential to a successful team. In addition to providing staff with competitive wages, our employees enjoy a variety of rewarding benefits such as: health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full time staff, sick time, 401k with employer match, staff meal, FSA/HSA, discounts, employee assistance program, employee referral program, health and wellness, and more.

the girl & the fig, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.