Hotel Banquet Captain

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise Food and Beverage service to ensure consistency throughout the banquet.
• Assist with the planning, organizing, and execution of all banquet functions.
• Supervise banquet rooms set-up and clean-up.
• Greet Clients in charge and respond to requests.
• Speak at roll call meetings before events to inform staff about event particulars and

  expectations.

• Prepare a banquet check for signature.
• Supervised all assigned sidework to include replenishing condiments and restocking banquet cabinet supplies.
• Supervise general cleaning tasks using standard hotel products as assigned to adhere to health

  standards.

• Abide by all state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Check with Facilities, Catering, and Culinary for any minute changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently to interact with staff.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently to interact with staff.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure effectively for extensive periods of time while maintaining professionalism.

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior banquet department or ala carte experience required. Prior food service preferred.

• Must follow safety precautions and requirements.
• PPABC Liquor Certification or successful completion of the PPABC Liquor Certification course.
• CPR Certification and/or First Aid Training required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Walking/Standing, 80%-Sedentary, 20%; Employee may walk or stand up to 4 hours at a time
• Some exposure to heat and smoke from stoves and ovens.
• Exposure to some cleaning chemicals
• Ability to grasp, lift, push, pull, and carry or otherwise move materials weighing up to 50 lbs, through a crowded room.
• Banquet/Restaurant/Office setting.
• Shift work required.Required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.