Catering Captain (Full Time)

Compass Group•Reston, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING CAPTAIN position. This role involves coordinating catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion. The Catering Captain will also prepare and serve food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions. FLIK is committed to diversity of thought and inclusion, and we invite you to start your journey with us. We believe in growing our people by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends, giving them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Requirements

Previous 3 years of catering captain experience 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.

Nice To Haves

Food Handler experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Shift meals
Parking
Silver Line accessible
OT Opportunities
Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
Free meals
Uniforms
Laundering service available at select locations
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
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)