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Catering Captain

Serendipity Catering
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Lakewood, CO, US

Salary

$25 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

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  • The Catering Captain position involves planning and executing events, ensuring clients' visions are realized through excellent service and coordination with venues and vendors.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in event management and customer service, preferably with a background in full-service catering, especially for weddings and social events.
  • The role includes responsibilities like venue walkthroughs, vendor coordination, client meetings, and onsite management of staff, with a focus on attention to detail and communication skills.
  • The job offers a salary of $25.00 per hour, plus gratuity, along with benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and a 401k with employer matching.
  • Candidates must have a flexible schedule, including weekend availability, and the ability to drive large vehicles and handle physical tasks during events.
Catering Captain
Job Description

Do you enjoy planning and taking ownership of helping a client's vision come to life? We help coordinate with some of the best venues, clients and vendors in the state and strive to provide top notch service and memorable event experiences. Everything from themed food displays, unique designs, custom menus and more are skills we bring to the table for each of our clients. 

We are looking for energetic and organized catering captains that have a passion for food and events. Full-service catering background is preferred, with specialties or interest in weddings and social events as a plus. 

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Venue walk throughs
  • Driving to and from venues as necessary
  • Vendor coordination
  • Client meetings
  • Preliminary event logistics
  • Packing up necessary equipment
  • Onsite management of serving and bartending staff
  • Being client's main point of contact
  • Helping a client to pick out and design color schemes/eating ware/tablescape

Each day and each event are different! For example, you could be working a small/intimate dinner of executives, a large 800-person gala, or even an action-packed award show. If you like staying on your toes, this is the job for you! We pride ourselves on a fun work environment and getting the privilege to serve in the best venues around town. 

Must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and an eye for design.

Must have an open and flexible schedule (M-F). Weekend availability is needed. 

*** You will be expected to drive large vans and box trucks.

*** This position will require you to bend, twist, be on your feet for several hours at a time, and move heavy items. These are primary duties of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 per hour (plus gratuity)

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Sick Leave

  • 401k with employer matching contribution

  • Staff lunch is provided

Schedule:

  • 10-hour shift
  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Lakewood, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Experience:

  • Events management: 1 year 
  • Customer service: 1 year 

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Job Type: Full-time

Restaurant type:

  • Bar
  • Fine dining restaurant





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