Banquet Captain
About The Position
Reviews assigned banquet staff functions, banquet menus prior to the scheduled event. Conducts pre-banquet meetings with staff to ensure appearance and hygiene standards are being met; assign stations and partners; and review banquet event orders. Communicates with the Banquet Manager or other assigned coordinator to ensure that all details have been planned for and met. Ensures that changes and further instructions are made in a timely manner. Ensures that appropriate quantities of china, glassware, silverware, linens, and other items are available for upcoming events. Secures requisitions for those items not available in inventory. Checks room set-up prior to event and meets with Banquet Chef to confirm quantities of food items and timing of food leaving the kitchen. Ensures proper handling of all equipment (i.e. china, glassware, silverware, linen, and props) and their proper storage after use. Conducts random audits during functions to evaluate food and service. Ensures that food is served at appropriate temperature; food is placed properly on the table; sufficient food is available; and up sell opportunities are met. Regularly reviews banquet schedule for changes, calendar of events, and special events. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance. Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
Responsibilities
- Reviews assigned banquet staff functions, banquet menus prior to the scheduled event.
- Conducts pre-banquet meetings with staff to ensure appearance and hygiene standards are being met; assign stations and partners; and review banquet event orders.
- Communicates with the Banquet Manager or other assigned coordinator to ensure that all details have been planned for and met.
- Ensures that changes and further instructions are made in a timely manner.
- Ensures that appropriate quantities of china, glassware, silverware, linens, and other items are available for upcoming events.
- Secures requisitions for those items not available in inventory.
- Checks room set-up prior to event and meets with Banquet Chef to confirm quantities of food items and timing of food leaving the kitchen.
- Ensures proper handling of all equipment (i.e. china, glassware, silverware, linen, and props) and their proper storage after use.
- Conducts random audits during functions to evaluate food and service.
- Ensures that food is served at appropriate temperature; food is placed properly on the table; sufficient food is available; and up sell opportunities are met.
- Regularly reviews banquet schedule for changes, calendar of events, and special events.
- Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
- Performs other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
