Event Catering Captain - Lead Service & Setup

Compass Group USA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

FSAs

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Boston is seeking a part-time Catering Captain to coordinate staff schedules and ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion.

You will prepare and serve food at scheduled functions under the Catering Director’s supervision; may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to events. Previous banquet catering experience is required, and a valid driver’s license may be required depending on state rules.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet catering experience is required.
• A valid driver's license may be required and/or able to obtain a food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure functions are delivered, served and cleared in a timely fashion.
• Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director.
• May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.
• Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
• Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements; addresses last-minute changes and resolves problems.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items.
• Instructs staff on work expectations for catered functions.
• Helps staff set up rooms to desired specifications.
• Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations.
• Serves food and beverages to guests.
• Returns food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Ensures proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Banquet catering experience

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Boston is seeking a part-time Catering Captain to coordinate staff schedules and ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion.

You will prepare and serve food at scheduled functions under the Catering Director’s supervision; may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to events. Previous banquet catering experience is required, and a valid driver’s license may be required depending on state rules.