CAPTAIN, CATERING

 

• We have an opening for an on-call CAPTAIN, CATERING position.
• Location: Union Station - 400 S. Houston St., Dallas, TX 75202. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: On-call schedule varies based on business needs.
• Requirement: Must have previous catering experience.

 

If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.

 

Wolfgang Puck Catering is the nation's most celebrated and prominent catering entity. We offer a unique combination of restaurant, catering and special event experience to our guests. Our team of chefs, planners and servers are supreme producers, dedicated to the celebration of life through good food and welcoming hospitality. Working for Wolfgang Puck Catering will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! You will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.

 

 

Full time associates at Wolfgang Puck are offered many fantastic benefits such as:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance for Associates and Eligible Dependents
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Discount Marketplace
• And other voluntary benefits

 

Summary: Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served and cleared in a timely fashion. Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director. May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions.

Essential Duties and 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

 

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
 

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).

 

Req ID: 105727