Banquet Captain

Salary $18-$20 Join the Huntington Team Huntington Pacific Hotels LLC manages and develops Marriott- and Hilton-branded hotels with a focus on strong operations and memorable guest experiences. If you enjoy helping people, solving problems, and working with a team in a fast-paced environment, this role is a great fit. Why Huntington Career growth: Learn the business from experienced leaders and build skills that transfer across hotels and departments Supportive culture: Work with a team that values accountability, service, and doing the right thing Variety and opportunity: Exposure to multiple brands, systems, and day-to-day operations Guest-first mindset: Be empowered to take ownership and make things right for guests Summary The Banquet Captain is responsible primarily for supervising banquet staff in serving, setting-up, and clean-up of all banquet functions. This is a fast paced position that will involve constant customer interaction. Essential Functions Directing Banquet Team Members in serving, setup, maintenance and breaking down of banquet rooms Supervises, guides, schedules and trains banquet team members. Ability to follow directions from banquet event orders Supports proper grooming and dress code for department personnel. Ensures that food handling and safety guidelines are in effect and followed. Ensures that proper cash control and key control programs are followed. Conducts interviews and influences hiring and firing decisions. Ability to carry large and heavy trays on a continuous basis throughout a shift. Guest/Food Service Ensures that all guests are dealt with in a professional, consistent manner. Monitors and inspects all food & beverage deliveries, ensuring portion controls are adhered to. Revenue and Financial Processes gratuities and banquet charges Miscellaneous Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that facilitates getting along with guests, clients, co-workers, and management. Provides a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with safety programs, Health Department requirements, and job safety analysis. Maintains and enforces sanitation laws and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area. Inspects food and beverage outlets for proper storage, neatness, and rotation of inventory. Performs all other duties as directed developed, or assigned. Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other departments, Guests, and vendors. Ability to diplomatically handle difficult situations and people. Technical Skills: Food preparation and service skills required. Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and email. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, report, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Food handler's permit. Other Skills and Abilities: Able to work with little or no supervision. Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, food service equipment and software, printers, fax machine, and copiers. Knowledge of A/V equipment Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Experience No educational requirement. Hotel banquet food service experience required. Supervisory experience required. Environmental Conditions Regularly works near moving mechanical parts Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or other chemicals The noise level in the work environment is usually loud Physical Demands Seeing - Must be able to see well enough to read reports, drive, and use a computer. Hearing - Must be able to hear well enough to communicate on the phone and in person. Standing/Walking/Mobility - Must be able to stand to operate office machinery. Must be able to move between departments. Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling - Must be able to climb four flights of stairs. Must be able to stoop and kneel for short periods of time. Lifting - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Fingering/Grasping/Feeling - Must be able to write, type, and use the phone system. ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. California & Federal (FLSA) Wage/Hour Notes This position is Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with federal FLSA and California wage and hour requirements. Meal and rest periods are provided in accordance with California requirements. Scheduling, timekeeping, and all hours worked must be accurately recorded; no off-the-clock work. Paid sick leave and other required benefits are provided in accordance with California and any applicable local ordinances. Employment Statements Huntington Pacific Hotels LLC/Huntington Atlantic Hotels LLC and Huntington Hospitality Management LLC are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is at-will (unless otherwise required by law or written agreement). This job description is not a contract and may be modified based on business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr huntington-hotel-group