Lead Event Captain - Wake Forest

PROOF OF THE PUDDING•Winston-Salem, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding, an award-winning catering company, is seeking Premium Captains to provide leadership on-site at events for Wake Forest University. This role involves facilitating events and offering elevated concessions and premium offerings. The ideal candidate will be available for all Wake Forest home football games and in the weeks leading up to them, as well as other athletic and special events throughout the year. This is a seasonal/part-time position with competitive pay and on-the-job training.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
1+ years of bartending experience
Must be TIPs/TEAM certified (will accept Team certification or will provide training).
Knowledge of upscale/VIP service styles required.
Must be extremely hardworking and organized.
Must be exceedingly responsible and accountable.
Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Renowned time management and organization skills.
Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to go above and beyond a client’s needs.
The ability to work alone and as a team.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Availability to work all home football games.
Live within 25 miles of Wake Forest University campus preferred.

Responsibilities

Be a lead in your food service area while being a point of contact for guests and clients.
Ensure the setting of tables/buffets are accurate according to diagram and/or sample table.
Managing time effectively to ensure all BEO items are completed prior to service times.
Delegating tasks to team members based on their positions and talents.
Managing the team that is scheduled to run each event.
Responsible for setting buffet stations which may include décor, linens, and china.
Running food to suites and concessions as needed.
Ensure the client is communicated with and checked in on throughout the event.
Serve and clear food and beverage quietly, professionally, and quickly, using proper serving and clearing techniques.
Keep work area clean, and coordinate actions with the event team members, and all other members of the front and back of the house to ensure flawless customer service.
Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
Adhere to food safety best practices and policies.
Hands-on involvement in events includes a variety of physical tasks, such as the lifting of heavy objects, handling food and alcohol, loading serving carts and trays, stocking supplies, and garbage removal.
Reporting to the Assistant General Manager and performing any tasks assigned in order to execute a flawless event.
Performs other related duties as required.