Banquet Captain

CoralTree Hospitality • Indian Wells, CA

5d • $17

About The Position

The Banquet Captain is responsible for overseeing set-up and clean-up food preparation for all banquet functions. Salary $16.50/hour

Requirements

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be mature, pleasant, courteous, cooperative and an enthusiastic team player who displays good human relations’ skills.
• Must be flexible in working hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language fluently to interact with staff.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of appropriate table settings and service ware.
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure effectively for extensive periods of time while maintaining professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist Banquet Director with selection, training, and scheduling of Banquet personnel as needed.
• Oversee all aspects of assigned banquet function activities, ensuring that all areas are properly set and ready for execution at the appointed time.
• Obtain and review Banquet Event Orders, and coordinate activities as needed to ensure timely performance of contracted setup, food preparation, and service.
• Monitor banquet personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Assist in conducting pre-shift and pre-function meetings.
• A warm personality, attentive, and presentable.
• Committed to delivering high levels of customer service.
• Responds courteously and efficiently to queries and problems from guests, and all staff.
• Supervise Food and Beverage service to ensure consistency throughout the banquet.
• Assist with the planning, organizing and execution of all banquet functions.
• Supervise banquet rooms set-up and clean-up.
• Greet clients in charge and respond to requests.
• Speak at roll call meetings prior to events to inform staff about event particulars and expectations.
• Prepare banquet check for signature
• Supervised all assigned side work to include replenishing condiments and restocking banquet cabinet supplies.
• Supervise general cleaning tasks using standard hotel products as assigned to adhere to health standards.
• Abide by all state, federal and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Check with Facilities, Catering and Culinary for any minute changes.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees