SENIOR CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Retirement Plan

Health benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

Compass Group USA, via Eurest, is hiring a Senior Catering Captain for a full-time on-site role in Jacksonville, FL. The position involves supervising the Catering Department, preparing and serving food at functions, and possibly driving a delivery truck.

Expect a Monday–Friday schedule, 6:30 am–3:00 pm, with a pay range of $21.00–$24.00 per hour. Requirements include catering and leadership experience, with a valid driver's license and/or required permits per state law.

Qualifications

• Requires catering and leadership experience.
• Strong customer service and supervision skills.
• Valid driver’s license may be required; food handler or alcohol permit where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Catering Department staff and supervise daily operations.
• Coordinate workload from catering orders and function groups.
• Ensure proper setup, delivery, and return of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation and safety across the work area.
• Address customer concerns and ensure high service standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Leadership

Customer service

Tools

Food handling equipment

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full time SENIOR CATERING CAPTAIN position.
• Location: Bank Of America - 9000 Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Catering and leadership experience required.
• *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to$24.00per hour

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. Eurest The Eurest Promise, “connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise,” is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

Job Summary

Summary: Supervises Catering Department employees. Prepares and serves food at functions under the supervision of the Catering Director. May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises employees in the Catering Department. Assists in the performance appraisal process.
• Determines workload requirements from catering orders.
• Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements, addresses last-minute changes and resolves problems.
• Assembles and delivers food and supplies to the scheduled catering functions.
• Returns food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
• Distributes and collects customer comment cards at catered functions.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies and utensils within work area.
• Cleans equipment in a timely fashion; thoroughly cleans workstation before leaving the area for other assignments.
• Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner; relays relevant customer concerns to supervisor.
• Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.