Footers Catering
Party Pilot | Event Captain | Hospitality Team Lead
Job Overview
Lead the Team Behind Colorado's Most Memorable Events.
Exceptional events don't happen by accident—they happen because of exceptional leaders.
As a Party Pilot, you'll be the Front of House leader responsible for bringing every event to life. From elegant weddings and corporate galas to nonprofit fundraisers and private celebrations, you'll guide your team with confidence, solve challenges in real time, and ensure every guest experiences the award-winning hospitality Footers Catering is known for.
If you're an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves developing people as much as serving guests, we'd love to meet you.
Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits
Hourly Base Salary + Bonus Opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Hands on Training
Career Growth Opportunities
Gratuities
Family Meal
Requirements
You'll Thrive Here If You...
- Have 2+ years of hospitality leadership experience with a hospitality-related degree, or 5+ years of professional hospitality experience.
- Have experience leading banquet, catering, restaurant, or event teams.
- Hold a current TIPS Certification and have bar experience.
- Stay calm under pressure while making thoughtful decisions.
- Love coaching and developing people.
- Communicate clearly and lead with confidence.
- Take pride in creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Work evenings and weekends as events require.
- Love a fast-paced event environment.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
As a Party Pilot, you'll lead our Front of House teams while ensuring every event reflects the service standards that have made Footers one of Colorado's premier catering companies.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead Hospitality Heroes and Mix Masters during catered events.
- Coordinate with chefs, Event Managers, and vendors to ensure seamless execution.
- Keep events running on schedule while adapting to changing client needs.
- Communicate service expectations, appearance standards, and event goals to your team.
- Solve on-site challenges with professionalism, creativity, and a calm demeanor.
- Complete event evaluations and contribute meaningful feedback to improve future events.
- Maintain exceptional guest service from setup through final breakdown.
Develop Future Hospitality Leaders
Leadership at Footers means helping others succeed.
As a Party Pilot, you'll:
- Train and coach new Hospitality Heroes and Mix Masters.
- Lead on-site training using Footers' hospitality standards.
- Provide constructive coaching and mentorship throughout events.
- Observe performance and communicate opportunities for growth to Hospitality Leadership.
- Represent Footers' culture and professionalism in every interaction.
Your leadership directly shapes the next generation of Footers team members.
Grow Your Career at Footers
Many of our hospitality leaders have grown through the organization by embracing new challenges and investing in others.
Career progression may include:
- Bar Pilot
- Hospitality Trainer
- Junior Event Producer
If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, Footers offers the opportunity to lead, mentor, and make a lasting impact.
Remote Type:
No
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Category:
Hospitality & Tourism
Location:
6543 Wadsworth Blvd,Arvada,CO,80003-4433,US
About Us
Footers Catering and Social Capitol Venue are at the forefront of the event and hospitality industry. Our company is recognized nationally for exceptional customer service, culinary innovation, hospitality excellence, and creating a company culture that celebrates the hard work of our employees. Our success is driven by the innovation and passion of our team and we have a work environment that focuses on LOVING WHAT WE DO, MAKING IT BETTER EVERY DAY, and CREATING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES.
Why Join Us
We’re not just a catering company — we’re a crew of passionate, fun-loving pros who turn events into unforgettable experiences. If you want to love where you work, and who you work with, welcome home.
Here’s a taste of what makes Footers the coolest place ever to build your career:
- Daily Team Lunches & Beverages – Gather with your Footers family every weekday for a delicious, upcycled lunch in the FABTIGERS Den—plus plenty of laughter, birthday celebrations, and friendly competition.
- Culture Club Events – From the Footers Olympics to the Holiday Lip Sync Battle, we work hard and play even harder.
- Annual Footers Vacation – Travel with the team (often to sunny Mexico!) and receive a company contribution toward your trip.
- Jimmy Bucks Recognition – Get rewarded for going above and beyond with swag, prizes, and more.
- Giving Back – We match employee donations on Colorado Gives Day to make an even bigger impact together.
- Health Reimbursement* – Receive up to $250/month toward your qualified health insurance premium.
- Paid Time Off* – Earn up to 60 hours of PTO annually to recharge, travel, or just have a day to yourself.
- Leadership Development* – Eligible team members can join our leadership bootcamp and monthly growth sessions to sharpen skills and define your leadership style.
- Menu & Rental Discounts* – Throw your own unforgettable event with special perks.
* Dependent on full-time and leadership status with the company
Our mission is simple:
Love What You Do
Make It Better Every Day
Create Exceptional Experiences