Banquet Captain Events And Meetings

• Greet and serve event guests, following food and beverage serving guidelines and procedures
• Act as a liaison to the guest and event operations team, ensuring event is completed to guest expectations pertaining to set-up, equipment, food and beverage, and service
• Proactively serve and engage guests
• anticipate guest needs
• Proactively clean and fill table complements (salt and pepper, bread baskets, etc.)
• Work safely and courteously at all times
• Learn the menu for each function served
• ability to explain the major ingredients and preparation methods
• Attend daily banquet event order (BEO) meetings
• discuss plan of action and oversee proper execution of event details
• Oversee room set-up (tables, chairs, and equipment), beverage and food service, and general guest requests
• Ensure events are displayed correctly on the event board
• Check-in servers, assign stations, and delegate pre/post function duties
• Set food service tables
• Lead event staff to properly execute event
• guide, coach, and provide direction as needed
• Monitor the proper handling, storage, and security of all event equipment
• Maintain contact with the beverage and food team to ensure complete, effective communication between food production and food service
• Proactively communicate and provide updates to guest count, adjustments, and special requests
• Inspect table place settings, including table linen, china, glass, silverware, and condiments for correct placement and adherence to brand standards
• Oversee clearing and post function clean-up
• Check servers out, ensure function rooms and storage areas are clean, and equipment is cleaned and stored properly
• Assist Event Operations Manager in event record keeping and reporting
• Report to work on time and in full uniform

• Experience in banquets/events
• Flexible availability is required including nights and weekends.

Experience in a lead or captain role preferred.

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Same-Day Pay Option
• Hotel Discounts Worldwide
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with multiple plan choices to best fit your needs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group life insurance (provided by the company)
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution – free money
• Exclusive discounts on concert tickets, theme park passes, rental cars, and more
• Verizon wireless discount
• Free parking in structure and easy access to public transportation
• Complimentary and discounted food and beverage
• Safety shoe discount
• Company uniform
• Deeply discounted dry clean services
• Clean and secure locker room for personal belongings
• Personal and professional developmental opportunities
• classroom training, online training, and educational assistance program