Event Captain: Lead Catering Team | Flexible Hours

Trolley Hospitality Companies; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage: $24-26/hr + tips

Discounts at all Trolley House Hospit

401k matching after the first year

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Groovin' Gourmets, the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, is seeking an Event Captain to lead event service teams in the Richmond area. You will be responsible for transport, setup, service, and teardown, while guiding servers and bartenders to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of catering or banquet experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different venues and schedules, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of catering or banquet service experience.
• Experience leading a team in food service or other industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Positive and empowering interpersonal skills.
• Physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Covid-19 vaccination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport food, drinks, and equipment to the event venue safely.
• Manage all aspects of the event, including setup, service, and teardown.
• Execute the Sales Event Coordinator's plan and adapt to different venues.
• Lead a team of co-captains, servers, and bartenders.
• Maintain clear communication with the event host.
• Be resourceful and proactive in addressing issues.
• Foster an environment that supports team development.
• Work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Vaccination

Job description

Groovin' Gourmets, the catering division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, is seeking an Event Captain to lead event service teams in the Richmond area. You will be responsible for transport, setup, service, and teardown, while guiding servers and bartenders to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of catering or banquet experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different venues and schedules, including nights and weekends.