P/T Banquet Captain - Musical Instrument Museum at Guest Services in Phoenix, Arizona

Banquet Captain

Compensation Amount: 22.00 USD Hourly Job Summary: Hands on management style working to enhance the production, preparation and presentation of the catering venue by ensuring all service standards are met by the banquet server(s). In addition, the Banquet Captain assists in cultivating a team environment that provides exceptional customer service while ensuring all staff members perform at a consistently high level. Essential Functions

• Looking for a part-time, year round Banquet Captain familiar with the Phoenix market and seasons.
• Role will share in service pool.
• Process working knowledge of weddings, events Bar Mitzvah's, meetings, etc
• Receive schedule of catering functions from Catering office to determine the amount of future business and workload duties.
• Meet with function group leaders to discuss details of event, maintaining informed of changes.
• Ensure complete guest satisfaction at all times. Handle guests' complaints and solve them according to customer service standards.
• Monitor and supervise set up and maintenance of event area to ensure quality standards, and assist as needed. Procure needed materials as necessary.
• Assist in recruiting, supervising, training, scheduling, disciplining, reviewing, and directing the unit's staff at the direction of the Managing Director.
• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for maintenance and upkeep of unit's equipment, food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene. Notify Catering Manager of all unusual events, circumstances, or other safety or quality control issues.

Skill and Knowledge Requirements Include

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's or Business Degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in related management required.
• Cater ease knowledge a plus
• Food Safety Certified a plus.
• Demonstrated talent for interacting with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities; ability to work well as a team leader; ability to problem-solve.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and walk 10k + steps per shift

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores. Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.