Catering Captains and Bar Captains/Leads (Boutique High End Corporate, Wedding and Social Events) Bite Catering Couture, LLC - 4.0 Long Beach, CA Job Details Part-time $30 - $35 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Team member evaluation Team leadership Catering experience English Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Event customer service Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Looking for Catering Captains and Bar Captains/Leads to help lead successful event teams. We're scaling up ahead of opening a gorgeous 500+ person venue later this year! (This is not a chef position - please see our chef posts if you are interested in / better suited for a chef position). This is a great job for an experienced catering captain/bar captain/lead who is excited to execute detailed event plans that allow the most creative, compelling and meaningful events to happen brilliantly! Lead a high-performing staff that cares about doing a great job (We evaluate every person after every event so your evaluating/providing feedback on each person's performance translates to your leading a stronger team). Work on some of the most impactful/meaningful events for great clients who appreciate our work (and if that's ever not the case, we have your back and they will be former clients) Receive detailed job sheets in advance of your events allowing you to have a robust plan to set you up for success. Bite Catering Couture, a boutique catering company is looking for on-call event captains. It's a flexible role where we publish events and allow you to take ones that work for your schedule. We are thoughtful and process/ detail-focused with a warm approach to our clients. We are highly process driven and thematic, so the ability to lead a team through different event goals and requirements (at a very high level) is a key part of being a captain. These positions are part-time, on-call (most work being evenings and weekends) and compensation is competitive. Captains should be experienced in fine dining, catering or banquet experience (high potentials based on experience in a lead server role can be trained). Applicants must be well groomed, have a positive attitude and reliable transportation. Success in this role generally looks like: Experience with a wide range of successful events under your belt (and the unsuccessful ones that you've learned from) History of providing excellent customer service relative to the expectations and resources for the event. Exemplify a positive attitude and a constructive approach to dealing with realities that present themselves onsite Improvement-oriented - understanding why giving and receiving feedback is so important to people and the company getting better.

Requirements:

Reliable transportation to events throughout the greater Los Angeles area Basic uniforms (white bistro and black bistro are the most standard) Have a valid California Food Handler Card Able to read English and follow laid out instructions and process Able to provide detailed feedback on both the event itself and the performance of each team member Neat and professional appearance Physically Fit -- Able to stand and work on your feet for extended hours Lift 50 Lbs. waist high repeatedly Compensation Base event rate of $27-$35/hour. + $100 bonus per event ($22+ if applying for a serving position and $25 for non-lead bar). To Apply as a

Captain:

In order to apply please send your cover letter and resume - Please no phone calls.

Please note:

All screening questions must be answered for your application to be considered.

Work Remotely No Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Application Question(s): (Answer Required) What catering companies have you worked for? (Answer Required) What in our job description appealed to you? Why do you think our approach to events and event team is a good fit for your approach in being a captain? (Answer Required) Why do you think you are in the top 25% of captain applicants for our role? (Answer Required) Have you been a captain leading a front of house team at events? If so, what context? (i.e., off-premise caterer, hotel/ banquet/ private dining room/ other on-premise, other)

Experience:

Catering:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Food Handler and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person