Banquet Captain

Sentry Insurance • Stevens Point, WI

2d

About The Position

In this role you would assist the banquet leadership team in the planning, organizing and execution of all banquet functions At SentryWorld, our business is built around people. We pride ourselves on the promise to deliver world-class services to our guests. The SentryWorld Events Team is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Banquet Captain. This role is the perfect fit if you are looking to increase experience and responsibility in event planning, while ensuring our guests are receiving efficient and effective service throughout their event. What You'll Do As a Banquet Captain, you will partner with the Conference Services Managers & Banquet Manager to ensure the successful execution of events and will also act as a team leader in event set-up/take down, food and beverage service, and as a co-leader in the front-of-house event operations. In addition, you’ll: Oversee food and beverage service to ensure quality, consistency and that SentryWorld service standards are met and exceeded. Collaborate with Event Coordinators and Executive Event Chef on menu details, food preparation and event set up. Assist with onboarding, training, and delegating tasks while ensuring that safety and sanitation codes are followed. Inspect event spaces and equipment prior to events for cleanliness, proper inventory and set-up. Oversee clean-up of event space and proper breakdown and storage of equipment. Responsible for “Point of Sale” which may include training of employees, reprogramming, and generating reports from the POS system. Assist associates with their duties in any capacity needed such as banquet service, set-up, food preparation, clean-up, etc.

Requirements

• Age requirement of 21+ required
• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience with previous leadership experience strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain WI Beverage License and Operator’s License as needed
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
• Work extended/non-standard hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and beverage service to ensure quality, consistency and that SentryWorld service standards are met and exceeded.
• Collaborate with Event Coordinators and Executive Event Chef on menu details, food preparation and event set up.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and delegating tasks while ensuring that safety and sanitation codes are followed.
• Inspect event spaces and equipment prior to events for cleanliness, proper inventory and set-up.
• Oversee clean-up of event space and proper breakdown and storage of equipment.
• Responsible for “Point of Sale” which may include training of employees, reprogramming, and generating reports from the POS system.
• Assist associates with their duties in any capacity needed such as banquet service, set-up, food preparation, clean-up, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation to reward you for your hard work
• Generous Holiday Pay , Paid-Time Off and Floating Holidays for you to enjoy time “out of the office”
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle
• 401 (K) match after 1 year of service to help fund your future
• Associate discounted shift meals and golf rates
• Free Wellness Center Membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees