CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry, embracing an ownership mindset, leveraging global resources, promoting a local presence, and enriching the communities they serve. The Eurest Promise, “connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise,” is exemplified throughout their organization, serving many Fortune 500 corporations. The Catering Captain coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely fashion. This role involves preparing and serving food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director and may include driving a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of hospitality and food service 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

• Leadership 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

• 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)
• paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed