EVENT CAPTAIN

The Event Captain is responsible for managing the execution of off-premise catering events. This position will work with the Event Manager to execute the event to the client’s standards while adhering to Gotham Catering And Event protocols. This role coordinates onsite staffing and rentals and is responsible for communicating with all internal teams to ensure successful event execution. The Event Captain is responsible for ensuring the client’s expectations are managed and executed in an efficient and friendly manner.

Philosophy & Culture:

  • Uphold and maintain the philosophy of Gotham Catering And Event. Start with the best possible ingredients, prepared to perfection, presented in a beautiful presentation by professional, hospitable staff
  • Engage all employees in a meaningful way following the company motto: Create . Inspire . Innovate
  • Uphold and maintain a positive, professional work environment for all staff and peers
  • Work with Event Managers to ensure the successful execution of events on a day-to-day basis
  • Support event planning process and internal communications through collaboration with the Event Sales, Operations, and Culinary Teams
  • Maintain and grow client relationships

Events:

  • Communicate with client to understand the event parameters and vision
  • Work with the onsite Events Team for off-premise events to create “one-of-a-kind” experiences
  • Establish and maintain service standards and hospitality best practices
  • Manage client communications relating to the execution of events, ensuring the highest quality experience for clients is consistently delivered
  • Ensure buffet design and set is visually appealing and functions well daily
  • Responsible for training and developing new servers, bartenders, and/or event staff members
  • Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics; inspire team members to meet and exceed standards
  • Follow all off-premise standard operating procedures
  • Responsible for captain’s planning procedure, event pre-shift meetings, and post event reporting including captain’s report, equipment and liquor
  • inventory, and coordination of rental pickups

Essential Functions:

  • The ability to speak, understand, read, and write in English
  • The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal direction
  • The ability to understand basic math
  • The ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • The ability to lift at least 30 pounds on a regular basis
  • The ability to bend, stoop, stand, and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day
  • Organized approach to projects
  • Able to take and give direction
  • Able to inspire others to be creative and work hard; a morale builder
  • Adaptable in a fast-paced and challenging work environment
  • Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
  • Flexible to work long hours as needed
  • Ensure all staff are compliant with company procedures and policies, as well as city and state laws

Experience / Qualifications:

  • 1+ years’ experience as an event captain in catering or similar business
  • Strong understanding of service and operations as it pertains to catering
  • Proficiency in all roles needed to execute an event including but not limited to: Bussing, passing food, table service, expediting, bartending, etc.
  • Strong understanding of off-premise event logistics and requirements
  •  understanding of varied and diverse cuisine and beverage, including beer, wine, and spirits knowledge

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OUR CATERING SERVICES

The Gotham’s Corporate Catering department offers our corporate clients seamless service in all areas of your catering needs. From food preparation to transportation and service, we specialize in professionalism. We proudly practice CCSR: Corporate Catering Social Responsibility. This means providing the freshest locally grown ingredients for our customers sourced from socially responsible, local farmers and vendors.

CORPORATE CATERING

CORPORATE CATERING

We’ve got the experience. Day after day, our clients expect, and receive, the highest degree of quality, variety and consistency. These same qualities are the very foundation we bring to Gotham Catering. Your business will always be appreciated, your requests will be filled in a timely and professional manner.

CORPORATE EVENTS

CORPORATE EVENTS

Hiring a caterer is a great way to show your clients or employees that you appreciate them. It can also be a great way to build relationships and strengthen bonds with key customers or partners. Our corporate catering services include: Executive Dining, Company Socials, Company BBQs and More!

PRIVATE PARTIES

PRIVATE PARTIES

Spending time with the people we know and love is what life’s all about. That’s why the team at Gotham Catering is so dedicated to helping you bring family, friends and acquaintances together to share a special experience. Small and intimate or large and extravagant, we’ll work with you to plan an amazing party!

WEDDING

WEDDING

Your guests are probably just as excited to know what’s going to be on the menu as they are to see you walk down the aisle. That being said, it is important to pay careful attention to your wedding day dishes!
Rehearsal Dinners
Staffed Stations
Wedding Showers
Staffed Stations
Bachelor Parties
Themed Buffets ETC.

BEVERAGES

BEVERAGES

We serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with a wide range of options for any event. We also provide skilled bartenders
Soft Drinks
Cash Bars
Alcoholic
Top Shelf Bars
Non-Alcoholic ETC.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

We offer additional services to make your event complete, such as linens, flowers, and rentals. Let us know what you need and we’ll take care of it.
Setup & Cleanup
Rentals
Center Pieces
Staff
Linens and More!

Let’s Start Planning Your Event!

Our planners are standing by to answer your questions and bring your vision to life.

Gotham Catering 5 stars

Gotham catering team is the best in New York City.”

Rocio Castillo Google

Contact Gotham Catering And Events For Your Next Event . Corporate or wedding Gotham catering And Events will offer you the best services available. From Healthy Choices To Special diets please call us today.Contact Gotham Catering

Let’s Start Planning Your Event!

Our planners are standing by to answer your questions and bring your vision to life
Contact Gotham Catering And Events For Your Next Event . Corporate or wedding Gotham catering And Events will offer you the best services available. From Healthy Choices To Special diets please call us today.Contact Gotham Catering

ADDRESS AND HOURS

We Cater 7 days a week all over 5 Boroughs throughout NYC including: Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Bronx ; Brooklyn
32 W 39th St New York, NY 10018
Hours
Monday – Sunday: 5:00AM – 7:00PM
Phones are answered 24 hours a day

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

Call us at

917-472-7275