Banquet Captain

General Purpose Creates memorable member/guest moments while coordinating banquet functions. Essential Duties Reviews assigned banquet staff functions, banquet menus prior to the scheduled event. Conducts pre‑banquet meetings with staff to ensure appearance and hygiene standards, assign stations and partners, and review banquet event orders. Ensures that changes and further instructions are made in a timely manner. Ensures that appropriate quantities of china, glassware, silverware, linens, and other items are available for upcoming events. Secures requisitions for items not available in inventory. Checks room set‑up prior to event and meets with Banquet Chef to confirm quantities of food items and timing of food leaving the kitchen. Ensures proper safe handling of all equipment (china, glassware, silverware, linen, props) and proper storage after use. Conducts random audits during functions to evaluate food and service. Ensures food is served at appropriate temperature, is placed properly on the table, sufficient food is available, and upsell opportunities are met. Regularly reviews banquet schedule for changes, calendar of events, and special events. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must meet state age requirements for handling alcoholic beverages. Physical Demands Frequently stands, walks, talks, hears, and uses hands to finger, handle or feel. Regularly reaches with hands and arms. Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls, crouches; tastes, smells, and sits. Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds, occasionally may lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate. Certificates / Licenses ServSafe Certified Food Manager (Food & Alcohol) or TIPS equivalent. #J-18808-Ljbffr