Banquet Captain

Banquet Supervisor

Summary: This is a highly visible and key supervisory role responsible for assisting the Banquet Manager in the successful ownership and operational execution of Banquet and Meeting functions and duties.

Responsibilities:

• To take complete ownership and accountability of an event from the planning and preparation phases, through to the successful execution and tear down of the event and on to the post-con stages.
• To keep the entire department clean & organized at all times.
• To promote and support effective departmental and hotel communication.
• To promote, and maintain effective, confidential, secure record keeping, as well as associate and guest info.
• Maintain complete knowledge of proper forecasting and scheduling as well as complete, accurate and timely payroll procedures.
• Maintain complete working knowledge of: CI and accounts receivable systems and procedures; scheduled in-house group names and information; order of service and traffic flow in an event area; correct use and maintenance of equipment; all departmental standards and service procedures; prices of specified selections of cash functions.
• Attends, participates or leads all meetings as prescribed by the Banquet Manager.
• Maintains accurate, up to date information on the Event Orders.
• Assists in the copying, posting and distributing of "Dailies."
• Delegates specific primary duties and side duties to respective staff members and follows up with coaching, praise or guidance.
• Stays abreast of current trends in order to provide the most up to date products and services.

What You'll Bring:

• An understanding that excellence is the expectation
• 3 or more years of previous banquet experience preferred
• 1 or more years of supervisory experience in a hotel setting preferred
• Eligible to serve alcoholic beverages based on state law
• Knowledge of various food-service styles
• Excellent computer skills to maintain the administrative tasks
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with Guests, Management, Staff and co-workers to their understanding

Other information:

• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Paid Parental Leave
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
• Leadership development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities