Banquet Captain - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City Overland Park

Hilton•Overland Park, KS

12d

About The Position

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park is looking for a Banquet Captain to join their team! Located in the heart of the Overland Park business district, one mile from Corporate Woods Office Park, our hotel offers 356 guest rooms, 18,239 sq. ft of event space and several unique dining options. Check us out: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park We are seeking an energetic individual who is career driven, with a positive approach to hospitality. As the ideal candidate, you will: Have a solidified knowledge of banquet operations Have a detail-oriented approach to your work Have previous experience working in a time-sensitive atmosphere Growing and developing our team into the future leaders of the hospitality world is engrained in our culture. We are excited to provide you with the experience and knowledge that will continue to excel your career! ...Interested? Apply to join our team today! What will I be doing? As a Banquet Captain, you would be responsible for overseeing the set-up and clean-up of food and beverage during banquet functions in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: What are the benefits of working for Hilton? Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as: What are we looking for? Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values: What will it be like to work for Hilton? Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

Requirements

Have a solidified knowledge of banquet operations
Have a detail-oriented approach to your work
Have previous experience working in a time-sensitive atmosphere
Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability

Responsibilities

Supervise food and beverage service throughout banquet functions to ensure quality service and product quality
Assist with the planning, organizing and execution of all banquet functions including, but not limited to, breakfast, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, etc.
Greet and welcome client representative and guests, responding to requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
Participate in and lead department meetings
Process banquet checks accurately and efficiently for payment
Ensure guest satisfaction throughout the meal service
Serve alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with federal, state, local and company regulations

Benefits

Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
Flexible shifts and days off
Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care via AmazonCare
Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement