Lead Event Captain - Wake Forest
Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more.
Proof of the Pudding, operator of Wake Forest University, is looking for Premium Captains to help facilitate events and to provide leadership on-site at events. The ideal candidate will be available for all Wake Forest home football games and is available in the weeks leading up to a home football game. In addition to football, Wake Forest has other athletic and special events throughout the year. We are offering competitive pay and on-the-job training at one of the most scenic venues in North Carolina.
This is seasonal/part-time work as business needs are dictated by athletic events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be a lead in your food service area while being a point of contact for guests and clients.
- Ensure the setting of tables/buffets are accurate according to diagram and/or sample table.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all BEO items are completed prior to service times.
- Delegating tasks to team members based on their positions and talents.
- Managing the team that is scheduled to run each event.
- Responsible for setting buffet stations which may include décor, linens, and china.
- Running food to suites and concessions as needed.
- Ensure the client is communicated with and checked in on throughout the event.
- Serve and clear food and beverage quietly, professionally, and quickly, using proper serving and clearing techniques.
- Keep work area clean, and coordinate actions with the event team members, and all other members of the front and back of the house to ensure flawless customer service.
- Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
- Adhere to food safety best practices and policies.
- Hands-on involvement in events includes a variety of physical tasks, such as the lifting of heavy objects, handling food and alcohol, loading serving carts and trays, stocking supplies, and garbage removal.
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Reporting to the Assistant General Manager and performing any tasks assigned in order to execute a flawless event.
Performs other related duties as required.