Banquet Captain

COMPENSATION: Starting at $17.50 per Hour + tipsSNAPSHOTA hands-on hospitality role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors.IS THIS THE RIGHT JOB FOR ME?Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature-filled setting?Want to gain serving and guest service experience — with room to grow if you excel?If that sounds like you, this might be the perfect role.ABOUT USWe are a group of exceptional lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for servers who are excited about providing memorable hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment.WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERECompetitive pay and benefitsSupportive, inclusive team cultureKnowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidanceWork where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s beauty on your days offWHAT WE OFFERSick pay in first year; paid time off thereafterHealthcare benefits available within 90 days401K eligible with company match after 1 yearRegular work schedule with specific days offIf living in lodge-owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly costWHAT YOU WILL DO (JOB SUMMARY)The Lodge is an amazing place to live, work and play year-round. Our Servers provide an exceptional guest experience during restaurant service for three meals a day, plus working catering events and BBQ's. We look for warm, friendly people with healthy, active lifestyles, high standards and high integrity, who have been top performers in their previous roles and love what they do. Given our location, most of our 300+ guests eat with us in our relaxed mountain environment each night, in addition to 50-100 locals. The Lodge is a coveted venue for weddings, reunions and small group events. The lodge caters 20-30 customized weddings and other special events each year in our outdoor plaza and other venues. You’ll thrive in this role if you:Enjoy helping guests and creating a welcoming environmentAre reliable, detail-oriented and organizedCan balance multiple tasks while maintaining food and safety standardsWork well independently and as part of a supportive teamKEY RESPONSIBILITIESWork FOH and BOH kitchen areas to provide friendly hospitality to all guestsCommunicate professionally with FOH and BOH staff, including managementAssist with other restaurant duties as assigned by ManagementCommunicate professionally at all times with all staff and managementSupport team members and interns while fostering a positive work environmentWork safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipmentComply with work shift schedules and break requirementsPerform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as neededEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED; college degree a plusMinimum one-year prior work experience in restaurant/hospitality and/or banquet service experienceFood Handler Certification and Responsible Beverage Service CertificationExperience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment preferredCOMPETENCIES/REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIESStrong guest service and hospitality focusStructured training in restaurant/catering serviceHigh attention to detailCapable of self-supervisionReliable, dependable and punctualWorks well as part of a team and supports othersDetail-oriented with good organizational skillsFollows company policies, procedures and safety standardsAdheres to food handling and sanitation requirementsCommunicates appropriately, supportively and professionallyAdaptable, takes initiative, and able to multitask and troubleshoot in a fast-paced settingDemonstrates good judgment, integrity, honesty and professionalismPositive attitude and willingness to learn and growLeading a healthy, balanced, drug-free lifestyleWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical environment requires employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to adhere to departmental uniform standardsFrequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairsAbility to stand and move continuouslyLifting up to 50 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 poundsWorking with required chemicals and PPEShifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours and help covering additional shifts when neededNOTEWe are an equal opportunity employer and extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr First-Light-Resorts-LL