CATERING CAPTAIN (ON CALL)

Compass GroupWashington, DC
Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for on call CATERING CAPTAIN positions. This role involves coordinating catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion. The Catering Captain prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions. Occasions Caterers has a mission to have dedicated team members who support and work together to create exceptional catered experiences each and every day. If you want to be a part of an exceptional team who values Excellence by setting the bar high, Integrity by living our values, Respect by valuing the contributions of every team member, Teamwork by supporting each other, and Innovation by keeping things exciting, please see our open position below.

Requirements

  • Two to four years of catering or hospitality leadership 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

  • 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

  • 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)
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