Catering Captain

Job overview

The Catering Captain role is onsite in Niles, IL. Pay is $21–$23 per hour. Eurest provides foodservice to corporate clients and describes its promise as connecting with people and inspiring through food. The captain coordinates catering staff and event requirements so functions are prepared, served, and cleared on time. The role supports a consistent guest experience through staff direction, food presentation, service, and sanitation.

What you'll do

• Determine staffing workload from catering orders
• coordinate setup with function leaders and address changes
• respond to customer concerns
• instruct staff on expectations
• help set up rooms
• assemble and deliver food and supplies
• serve food and beverages
• 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

foodservice

event setup

staff coordination

niles il

eurest

$21–$23 per hour

monday–friday

6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

food safety and sanitation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Full-time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Some light travel may apply. Experience is a plus.

About the employer

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