Banquet Captain Position Available In Volusia, Florida

Background and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous banquet experience required.

Opportunity:

Banquet CaptainAssist leading banquet staff during assigned functions, ensuring colleagues perform in accordance with established guest service standards. Set up banquet rooms, serve food and/or beverages, and help lead the staff at the direction of management.

Responsibilities

• Check Banquet Staff’s Event Orders to ensure that all information is accurate
• Check room set-up to see that Banquet Event Order directions are completely followed
• Act as point of contact for group representatives
• Communicate all Banquet Event Order changes to catering or convention services office and affected departments
• Coordinate with banquet staff set-ups, changes and time schedules for all functions
• Verify staffing levels for the next day’s functions
• Adjust schedules accordingly through the addition or cancellation of servers, bartenders, and/or housepersons
• Operate as a banquet server when needed, setting up, greeting and serving the guest, and breaking down the function
• Inspect banquet areas at end of function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean
• Post all banquet checks at end of the day and turn into night audit
• Abide by all state, federal and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages
• Oversee staff to ensure that proper liquor controls are in use
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 35 pounds regularly, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

EOE