Catering Captain, Part-Time

Job overview

The part-time Catering Captain role is onsite at Arts District Mansion in Dallas, TX. The schedule is a variable swing shift, with days and hours varying; compensation is $25–$28 per hour. The role supports catered functions managed by Culinaire. The captain coordinates catering staff and event logistics, helps prepare and serve food, and ensures functions are delivered, served, and cleared on time while meeting service, presentation, and sanitation standards.

What you'll do

• Coordinate catering staff schedules
• determine staffing needs from catering orders
• discuss setup with function leaders and address changes
• instruct staff
• help set up rooms
• assemble and deliver food and supplies
• serve guests
• return equipment and utensils
• maintain presentation, portion control, serving temperatures, sanitation, and orderliness
• follow approved recipes and production standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

catering captain

catering operations

event service

staff coordination

food preparation

guest service

food safety

dallas tx

arts district mansion

culinaire

$25–$28/hour

part-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• life and disability insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• holiday time off
• associate shopping program
• health and wellness programs
• discount marketplace
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

The posting requires previous catering captain experience in a high-volume, fine-dining environment and notes growth opportunities.

About the employer

Culinaire is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.