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Compass Group

Catering Captain

Compass Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview Position Title:

Catering Captain - Field Museum/Art Institute of Chicago

Pay Range:

$22.00 to $26.00

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Job Summary The Catering Captain is responsible for the supervision and support in planning catering events of varying sizes and levels in both central and satellite locations for the Field Museum and Art Institute. This is a hybrid role that will require this position to report to both locations based on event schedule. The catering captain must ensure that all catering brand standards and initiatives are consistently achieved at both properties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Set up catering and event service according to client/customer requests and banquet event order.

Help Catering Manager with delegating tasks to catering servers in the Catering Department.

Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a service-oriented manner.

Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items.

Replenish Food and Beverage products during events.

Instruct staff on work expectations for catered functions.

Help staff set up rooms to desired specifications.

Pick up and clean up food and beverage deliveries after service.

Return food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering storage.

Maintain appearance and cleanliness of food service areas during events.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.

Previous catering experience required.

Minimum of two years operational experience in a hotel/banquet setting preferred.

Previous customer service experience preferred.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Must be available to work event-based hours.

Ability to lift and transport items weighing 10-30 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Must have sufficient mobility to perform production tasks, including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

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Levy is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

Benefits

Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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