CATERING CAPTAIN (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•New York, NY

6d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Catering Captain coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure functions are delivered, served, and cleared in a timely manner. Under the supervision of the Catering Director, the captain prepares and serves food at scheduled functions and may drive a truck to deliver food and beverages. The role involves coordinating event setup, directing staff, assisting customers, and ensuring food quality, presentation, sanitation, and service standards are met.

Requirements

Previous experience preferred.
A valid driver's license may be required.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law.
Must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine workload requirements from catering orders.
Meet with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements, address last-minute changes, and resolve problems.
Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a service-oriented manner.
Demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items.
Instruct staff on work expectations for catered functions.
Help staff set up rooms to desired specifications.
Assemble and deliver food and supplies to scheduled locations.
Serve food and beverages to guests.
Return food, beverages, serving equipment, and utensils to the catering facility.
Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
Maintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
Ensure proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service are available at select locations.
Internal Employee Referral Bonus available.
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 associates also receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws.