Lead Catering Captain | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena

Lead Catering Captain

The Lead Catering Captain provides support and assistance with Catering activities as well as providing assistance to the Catering Managers in the profitable management of catering operations, as needed. The Catering Supervisor will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant, and cooperative work environment. The Catering Supervisor will provide oversight and resolution responsibilities for employee performance issues. The Catering Supervisor must provide a high level of event oversight, technical proficiency, and operational/personnel support to ensure the smooth running of any assigned event. A critical function of the Catering Supervisor will be to actively mentor, train, and help employees meet company quality standards. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule, which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, and self-direction.

This role pays an hourly rate of $23.00-$25.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until September 25, 2026

Responsibilities

• Reviews Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to ensure that all details, such as food and beverage, seating, special requests, etc., are met.
• Conduct pre-banquet meetings with staff to ensure appearance, uniform, and hygiene standards are being met; assign stations and partners; and review banquet event orders.
• Checks room set-up prior to event and meets with Chefs to confirm quantities of food items and timing of food leaving the kitchen.
• Ensure proper handling of all equipment (i.e., tableware, flatware, and linen) and its proper storage after use.
• Regularly reviews the catering schedule for changes, the calendar of events, and special events.
• Handle client complaints and issues promptly, working with the event planning team to resolve any challenges.
• Assists in the overall effective management of Catering operations.
• Assist in the management of catered events from set-up to tear-down, including handling all communication with hourly staff, culinary staff, and guests.
• Ensures total compliance with all alcohol service policies.
• Monitors alcohol service throughout the event to ensure 100% compliance with Alcohol Service policies.
• Reports any alcohol service or compliance issues to management immediately.
• Provides ongoing direction, supervision, and mentoring to hourly event staff.
• Monitor product quality and ensure a high level of guest service.
• Assist in the ongoing training, development, mentoring, and supervision of hourly employees, as directed by department managers.
• Assist in the management of catered events from set-up to tear down, including handling all communication with hourly staff and guests.
• Ensure staff adheres to safety, health, and sanitation guidelines during events.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in catering or banquets.
• Ability to work a variable work schedule (including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required), depending upon event and business requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D., or related Food Service Job Experience.
• Ability to lift heavy objects repeatedly throughout the day.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in all service areas and storage areas.
• This role may involve performing physical labor and operational tasks in outdoor environments, regardless of weather conditions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.