Banquet Captain - Gas South District

PROOF OF THE PUDDING•Duluth, GA

6d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding (POP) provides award-winning catering and provisions to conferences, meetings, exhibitions, conventions, and special events at the Gas South District Convention Center. As one of Georgia’s busiest convention centers, every day brings new opportunities to create, design, and execute memorable events for a variety of guests. Join our reputable banquet team as a Banquet Captain! We are seeking knowledgeable, well-organized, and professional Banquet Captains to provide our customers with a first-class experience. Banquet Captains will be a point person of leadership on the event floor to the client and the POP team.

Requirements

1+ year in a banquet or Front of House leadership role
Must be a highly organized.
Must be a great leader
Must be friendly with a customer service mentality.
Must be a phenomenal team player.
Must have impeccable integrity for the business, the community and the Proof of the Pudding team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high volume catering is preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the setting of tables completely according to diagram and/or sample table.
Managing time effectively.
Delegating tasks to the banquet team
Managing the team that is scheduled to run each event.
Assist Banquet Manager in scheduling to the needs of the business several months in advance and also for last minute “pop-up” events. Additionally, assisting the banquet manager with hiring.
Communicating with serving, bartending and culinary staff to ensure all scheduled staff is trained and prepared for event.
Conducting pre-shift meetings and managing the team of staff that is scheduled to run each event.
Responsible for setting buffet stations which may include décor.
Responsible for managing inventory of equipment and assisting with the set up and breakdown of events
Serve and clear food and beverage quietly, professionally, and quickly, using proper serving and clearing techniques.
Keep work area clean, and coordinate actions with the banquet team members, and all other members of the front and back of the house to ensure flawless customer service.
Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
Reporting to the Banquet Manager and preforming any tasks assigned in order to execute a flawless event.
Working “offsite” events at our other locations: Buford Community Center, Chastain Park Amphitheater, Etc.
Performs other related duties as needed.