Catering Event Captain/Lead Server

Event Captain Harvest Moon Catering•Charlottesville, VA Why Did We Post This Job?•Hospitality is about creating a sense of place where everyone has a seat at the table. At Harvest Moon Catering (HMC) we give consistent and thoughtful attention to details. We provide exceptional food AND exceptional service and we believe the best way to serve our current and future clients is to add talented and high-performing employees to our team to help create and execute our clients’ visions for their events. The Event Captain is a critical piece in that execution. Discover the Harvest Moon Catering difference. We respect hospitality as a calling . Serving others is a vital and yet challenging vocation, and we are committed to helping our team find dailyâ€"and lastingâ€"fulfillment in their work. We recruit the best of the best . Our rigorous, scientific recruitment process means that we have a team composed of employees of the highest caliber. We offer a flexible work environment . The Event Captains have a lot of input into which events they work and to create a schedule that works for them. And our online tools keep them connected without costly trips to the office. We nurture teams of excellence . Our team members develop a genuine bond with their coworkers, trusting that each member of the team is as qualified and dedicated as they are. We empower employees and foster a spirit of continuous improvement . We work with team members to say “yes†to creative suggestions to make life better for our clients and our employees. So What (Exactly) is a Event Captain?•The Event Captain partners closely with the Event Producer and other internal HMC staff to bring clients' visions of all shapes and sizes to life. Whether it's a wedding, a corporate gala, or intimate dinner party. Responsibilities include managing the event the day of. You'll meet with the Event Producer to form a deep understanding of the vision for the event and you'll partner will all HMC team members and vendor contacts to execute that vision beautifully. Would YOU Thrive Here?•At Harvest Moon, we work with best-in-class teammates from a variety of backgrounds who share a passion for hospitality, quality of food, and delighting customers. If you have never felt professionally challenged before, think long and hard before applying for this position. You will be surrounded by "A+ professionals" who expect you to perform at their level every day, and you will have the very best administrators to support you. Hospitality is a fast-paced, dynamic industry and life at HMC is no exception. Here you'll need to be able to shift between tasks, frequently, while still having a high attention to detail and quality. You'll do administrative tasks like ensuring you have the appropriate number of teammates to staff the event. You'll send out emails and reminders to the staff. You'll be the manager of the event the day of and partner with HMC teammates, vendor representatives, and relevant clients (e.g., mother of the bride) to execute a smooth, successful event. You'll delegate tasks, multitask and problem solve. Maintaining a positive and professional attitude is paramount.

The Minimum You'll Do:

•Meet with the Event Producer to understand the details for each event. Work with the staffing coordinator to ensure you have the necessary talent to run the event. Support other relevant parties (e.g., vendor staff, mother of the brides) during the event. Delegate tasks to front and back of house teammates. Shift back and forth between tasks and people, personalities. Assist with event set up and break down as necessary. Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers. Be enthusiastic (Over the Moon!) about exceptional client experiences and a positive, motivational team member.

What Others Say About You:

•You have a deep passion for food, and hospitality You're ready to learn about and embrace

HEART LEADERSHIP

You've got high attention to detail You're at your best when you're multitasking You love problem solving and thinking strategically You love to lead and empower teams You're great at delegating You're organized You're a gifted communicator You're a fantastic listener You're resourceful You genuinely care about people You're energetic You're warm, friendly, approachable, and have an innate desire to help others

Your Experience, Education, and Training:

•You have an intense desire to make huge, positive contributions to the company culture You have at least 2 years of off-premise catering experience You've got 2 years of hospitality experience You've got basic computer skills

What You'll Get:

•HMC strives to provide a generous and comprehensive compensation package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life balance. We offer great pay, real raise potential, and discretionary bonuses. On top of all that, you'll be surrounded by awesome people who care deeply about what they do and will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.