Banquet Captain

As a Banquet Captain, you would oversee the execution of all banquet functions from food presentation, set-up, break-down, and oversee all catering staff.  Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Supervise food and beverage service to ensure property standards and procedures are consistently used throughout all banquet events
• Assist with the planning, organizing and execution of all banquet functions by utilizing the detailed banquet event orders for each event
• Supervise, train, schedule and evaluate all catering staff
• Prepare and ring up all catering invoices for all events
• Greet on-site contacts for all catered events and respond to all their requests
• Special projects and assignment for continuous improvement

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon particular requirements of the company.

• Responsible for end of shift duties including, but not limited to billing, cleaning event space and all work areas, returning banquet bar inventory, and releasing staff
• Responsible for the performance of the banquet staff, including direct supervision of the banquet staff, and provides leadership to the entire banquet staff
• Oversees all in-house function and meeting only groups as needed
• Assign and 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
• Collaborate with catering/sales, Food and Beverage Managers and the Culinary team to ensure that quality service is provided for all meeting and banquet guests
• Manage the cost and quality control of banquet services
• Be an active liaison between the guests and other Hotel Staff to ensure outstanding customer service while maintaining company procedures and complying with company policies
• Check with facilities, catering and culinary for any last minutes changes
• Perform monthly inventories and order supplies as needed in collaboration with the Food and Beverage Director
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned by Director of Catering

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