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Overview At Midnight Olive Catering , we bring Italian flair and high-energy interactive dining to weddings, private parties, and corporate celebrations. From our signature grazing tables and live-tossed pasta stations to our strolling cannoli and roaming tiramisu bars, we deliver unforgettable food and top-tier guest experiences. We are looking for a sharp, autonomous Catering Captain to take ownership of Front-of-House (FOH) operations so our Head Chef can focus fully on culinary execution in the kitchen. Role Overview As the FOH Catering Captain, you are the face of Midnight Olive on-site. You will oversee set-up, manage event flow, lead service staff, and ensure our interactive stations and buffets run seamlessly. If you thrive in fast-paced event environments, love hospitality, and know how to keep an event running on schedule without breaking a sweat, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities FOH Setup & Styling:

Oversee and execute front-of-house set-up, including buffet line assembly, grazing tablescape design, signage, and interactive station setups (e.g., Gelato Carts, Roaming Tiramisu, Strolling Cannoli).

Event & Floor Management:

Keep the event running smoothly on timeline, coordinating directly with event planners, hosts, or venue contacts as the primary FOH point of contact.

Service Supervision:

Direct and support team members handling passed appetizers, interactive live-roaming stations, and buffet replenishment.

Guest Hospitality:

Ensure exceptional guest interaction and maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and food safety throughout the event.

Breakdown & Pack-Out:

Manage post-event FOH breakdown, ensuring equipment, carts, and decor are cleaned, accounted for, and packed properly.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

2+ years in catering, banquet lead, or high-volume hospitality management roles required.

Leadership Skills:

Confident, proactive decision-maker who can lead a small team calmly under pressure. Attention to

Detail:

Eye for food presentation, table styling, and event aesthetics.

Communication:

Clear, friendly communicator with clients, guests, venue staff, and the kitchen team.

Physical & Logistics:

Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, lift up to 40 lbs (decor, carts, chafers), and possess reliable transportation to event sites.

Certifications:

ServSafe or local food handler certification preferred.

Pay:

$24.66 - $29.69 per hour

Work Location:

In person