Banquet Captain | AC Hotel Dayton

Shaner Hotels • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations. Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Banquet Department. Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications. Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department. Assists in implementing short- and long-range financial objectives for the Banquet Department consistent with property objectives. Responsible for responding and handling all guest related issues pertaining to the department. Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff. Assists in managing all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment. Other duties as assigned. The Banquet Captain assists in the management of all aspects of the department and must also direct, implement and maintain a service and management philosophy which serves as a guide for respective staff while emphasizing the importance of quality customer service. Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience in banquet operations
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred.
• ServSafe and/or food safety training.
• Alcohol awareness training (such as TIPS).
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to accurately compute mathematical calculations and use required measurement tools.
• Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Banquet Department.
• Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications.
• Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department.
• Assists in implementing short- and long-range financial objectives for the Banquet Department consistent with property objectives.
• Responsible for responding and handling all guest related issues pertaining to the department.
• Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff.
• Assists in managing all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment.
• Training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance
• Rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees