Restaurant Associates We have an opening for Full-Time & Part-Time CAPTAIN, CATERING positions.Location: Occasions Caterers 655 Taylor Street Washington DC 20017 Note: online applications accepted only.Schedule: Schedule Varies, more details upon interview!Requirement: Previous Experience as a Captain or Banquet ManagerStarting Pay: $35.00 per hourThis position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that would be a great fit for this role, you can refer them to this position and potentially earn an Employee Referral Bonus! Click here to view the step-by-step instructions to refer a friend to this position. If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.Be with the Best! Restaurant Associates, Innovators in culinary, hospitality, and well-being a name that has been synonymous with exciting restaurant concepts and high-quality culinary expertise. Celebrates its diamond anniversary of 75 years while looking forward to a bright future of growth, innovation, excellence, and purpose. R/A headquartered in New York City is the hospitality industry leader for some of the nation's premier museums, performing arts centers, catering and corporate accounts. We pride ourselves on our culinary heritage of "firsts", our dedication to quality, our passion for food, and our culture of CARE. If you share our belief in the value of delivering Superior Quality Food, Hospitality Excellence, and being part of a collaborative culture that engages our teams through enthusiasm and excitement around the business. We invite you to learn more about Restaurant Associates' dynamic select team of professionals. Come share your talents with one of the nations' fastest-growing, multi-million-dollar organizations - Voted Glassdoor Employee Choice Award Best Places to Work 2021.Meet Andie: https://youtu.be/yMOFcO0UJN4 Full time associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits such as:MedicalDentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Commuter BenefitsWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramLife Insurance for Associates and Eligible DependentsShort Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD)Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceDiscount MarketplaceAnd other voluntary benefitsJob Summary Summary: Coordinates catering staff schedules to ensure all functions are delivered, served and cleared in a timely fashion. Prepares and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Director. May drive a truck to deliver food and beverages to catered functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Determines workload requirements from catering orders. Meets with function group leaders to discuss setup arrangements; addresses last-minute changes and resolves problems. Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner. Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items. Instructs staff on work expectations for catered functions. Helps staff set up rooms to desired specifications. Assembles and delivers food and supplies to scheduled locations. Serves food and beverages to guests. Returns food, beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards. Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils. Ensures proper food preparation by following approved recipes and production standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: A valid driver's license may be required. Must possess or able to obtain a valid food handler's permit and/or alcohol servers permit where required by state law. Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:Retirement PlanAssociate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceVoluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home ProgramIn addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ADDisability InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industryCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).Req ID: 1098213 [[req_classification]]