Event Catering Captain — Part-Time, Flexible Shifts

Compass Group USA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA, operating through Restaurant Associates at the Harvard Conference Center in Boston, seeks a part-time Catering Captain to coordinate catering staff and ensure timely delivery, service, and breakdown of functions. The role involves food preparation under supervision and possible truck deliveries to events.

The candidate should have prior banquet catering experience, strong customer service, and the ability to instruct staff and adapt to event schedules.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all 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.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner.
• 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.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.

Skills

Banquet catering experience

Customer service

Team coordination

Job description

Compass Group USA, operating through Restaurant Associates at the Harvard Conference Center in Boston, seeks a part-time Catering Captain to coordinate catering staff and ensure timely delivery, service, and breakdown of functions. The role involves food preparation under supervision and possible truck deliveries to events.

The candidate should have prior banquet catering experience, strong customer service, and the ability to instruct staff and adapt to event schedules.