Lead Catering Captain Part-Time Salt River Fields

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Lead Catering Captain oversees the efficient operation of catering functions ensuring that events are executed smoothly and according to client expectations under the guidance of the Catering Manager & Executive Chef. This role involves leading and directing serving staff coordinating with various departments and ensuring a high level of customer service. The Lead Catering Captain is responsible for setting up executing and breaking down events providing leadership and guidance to staff and ensuring all catering services align with the events requirements.

The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable eventdriven schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability professional presentation outstanding interpersonal skills selfdirection and strong management and independent decisionmaking skills are required.

This position is seasonal and will run from February 6th until March 31st.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $19 to $20.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until April 11 2025.

Oak View Group is the exclusive food beverage and merchandise provider for Salt River Fields the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies Spring Training as well as many other fun events!

• Reviews Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to ensure that all details such as food and beverage seating and special requests etc. are met.
• Conducts prebanquet meetings with staff to: ensure appearance uniform and hygiene standards are being met; assign stations and partners; and review banquet event orders.
• Communicates with Management and Staff to ensure that all details have been planned for and met. Ensures that changes and further instructions are made in a timely manner.
• Ensures that appropriate quantities of tableware flatware linens and other items are available for upcoming events. Secure requisitions for those items not available in inventory.
• Checks room setup prior to event and meets with Chefs to confirm quantities of food items and timing of food leaving the kitchen.
• Ensures proper handling of all equipment (i.e. tableware flatware linen) and their proper storage after use.
• Conducts random audits during functions to evaluate food and service. Ensures that: food is served at appropriate temperature; food is placed properly on the table; sufficient food is available; and up sell opportunities are met.
• Regularly reviews catering schedule for changes calendar of events and special events.
• Handle client complaints and issues promptly working with the event planning team to resolve any challenges.
• Train and mentor catering servers and other event staff to uphold the standards of the convention center.
• Ensure staff adheres to safety health and sanitation guidelines during events.

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a leadership role
• Ability to read and speak English
• Ability to work an eventdriven schedule including weekdays weekends morning and evening shifts.
• Must be able to provide a written availability on a regular and consistent basis to management
• Experience working in a fastpaced high volume catering or restaurant environment.
• Must have a High School Diploma G.E.D. or related Food Service Job Experience.
• Must acquire and maintain a Food Handlers Card Alcohol Awareness Certification and other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to work in a teamoriented fastpaced eventdriven environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees coworkers management staff and guest in a clear businesslike and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.