Banquet Captain

Banquet Captain

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

The Banquet Captain is responsible for performing the duties necessary to execute catered events as assigned by the Food and Beverage Manager.

Hourly Rate: $18 plus administrative fee

Major Responsibilities:

• Report to Food and Beverage Manager upon arrival to receive daily assignments.
• Review designated Banquet Event Order(s) with Food & Beverage Manager.
• Organize the day's work and prepare to delegate tasks to banquet staff at the start of each shift.
• Oversee event preparation and ensure that tasks are on schedule.
• Help to control the misuse of linens, overuse of beverages and other banquet supplies.
• Conduct pre-event meetings with banquet service staff.
• Ensure that events are set at least 15 minutes prior to their schedule start time.
• Maintain the proper set-up of service hallway to maximize efficiency of food service.
• Supervise and assist with the service of food for each event
• Coordinate and monitor meal breaks for service staff.
• Prepare post-event task list with and ensure that tasks are completed prior to relieving service staff.
• Responsible for completing a Captain's Report after each event.
• Responsible for clearing and cleaning all catering areas after each event.
• Maintain organization of linen shelves and other catering equipment supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of all catering supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for returning all table-stand numbers to the Deco room in clean and orderly condition.
• Report any areas in need of maintenance or repair to the F&B Manager.
• Ensure that all catering cages are locked at the end of the shift.
• Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary.
• Reports to F&B Personnel in appropriate uniform, for assigned location.
• Prepares all beverage items for sale in the station
• Receives and handles cash and/or tickets.
• Follows all rules and regulations which apply to the beverage operations and to SMG Food and Beverage Division.
• Requests identification for every guest purchasing alcohol.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Food Service Manager.

Qualifications:

• Provides positive oriented attitude at all times and great customer service
• Strong knowledge of sanitary practices.
• Maintains proper grooming and dress code standards.
• Work ethic encourages strong urgency and quality in a team environment.
• Ability to work with other staff members in the facility.
• Knowledge of food service industry
• Excellent skills in guest services and catering
• Ability to handle multiple events in a fast-paced environment
• Must be TIPS Food Handler Certified.

Must have ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours

Education and/or Experience

High school Diploma, Associates Degree, Bartending Certification, Three to Five years catering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• Substantial standing, walking, and pushing and or pulling of equipment. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able to work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.