Event Captain — Lead High-Energy Catering Experiences

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Daily grab-and-go lunches

Job summary

M Culinary Concepts seeks an experienced Event Captain to lead on-site teams and execute memorable catering experiences across the Valley. You’ll manage logistics, direct front-of-house staff, communicate with clients, and uphold high service standards.

5+ years in food & beverage or catering, strong leadership and organizational skills, and a clean driving record are required. This is a full-time, Phoenix-based role with employee-owned benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food & beverage or catering service.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of event setup, service standards, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, culinary, and sales teams pre-event to finalize logistics and address any last-minute adjustments.
• Oversee proper loading of vehicles and packing of event equipment and food.
• Lead event setup, service flow, and breakdown with confidence and attention to detail.
• Supervise and mentor event staff, promoting teamwork, professionalism, and high performance.
• Serve as the main on-site point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and handling issues as they arise.
• Manage food and beverage service, guest experience, and real-time event adjustments.
• Complete post-event reports, handle gratuity and payments, and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed and equipment is properly handled and returned.
• Drive company vehicles to and from events safely and efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Job description

M Culinary Concepts seeks an experienced Event Captain to lead on-site teams and execute memorable catering experiences across the Valley. You’ll manage logistics, direct front-of-house staff, communicate with clients, and uphold high service standards.

5+ years in food & beverage or catering, strong leadership and organizational skills, and a clean driving record are required. This is a full-time, Phoenix-based role with employee-owned benefits and growth opportunities.