Buffet Captain

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Buffet Captain to lead our buffet service team and ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests. In this role, you will oversee daily buffet operations, coordinate food presentation, and maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality. Your leadership will inspire team members to deliver outstanding customer service while managing food preparation, inventory control, and kitchen management tasks. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional to showcase their culinary expertise and management skills in a fast-paced, lively environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all aspects of buffet setup, presentation, and replenishment to ensure an attractive and inviting display.
• Lead, train, and motivate team members to deliver excellent food service, emphasizing hospitality standards and efficiency.
• Oversee food preparation processes, ensuring proper handling, cooking, and presentation in line with safety regulations.
• Manage inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to optimize profitability.
• Operate POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation.
• Enforce food safety standards through regular inspections, proper food handling procedures, and staff training on sanitation practices.
• Collaborate with management on shift management, budgeting, profit and loss analysis, and overall restaurant operations.

Experience

• Proven experience in quick service or fast food restaurant environments with a strong background in food preparation and customer service.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team management experience within the hospitality or food industry.
• Familiarity with POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS is highly desirable.
• Experience in fine dining or casual dining settings with banquet or catering background is a plus.
• Strong understanding of food safety management, inventory control, and kitchen management principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead staff effectively through training & development initiatives.
• Prior experience managing hospitality teams, supervising shift operations, and conducting interviews is preferred.

Join us as a Buffet Captain to lead a vibrant team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences! Your leadership will help shape our guests’ enjoyment while advancing your career in hospitality management—where energy meets excellence every day!

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person