Banquet Captain Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Banquet Captain The DeSoto
15 East Liberty Street
Savannah, GA 31401-3979
246 Room Hotel
Managed By OTH Hotels & Resorts
Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays
Bring your banquet leadership and experience to our amazing banquet staff at The Desoto, OTH’s Hotel of the Year! We are going to be busy, busy, busy in 2025!

Compensation:

$6.00 per hour, plus tips, Full-Time

BASIS FUNCTIONS

This position will supervise and oversee all banquet functions, the Banquet staff in setup, service and helps to develop a plan of execution with Banquet Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervise and train banquet servers, bartenders and assists on all daily banquet operations.
Guide, develop and train team on proper service techniques.
Communicate event details to team.
Understanding of and how to execute a BEO.
Ensure all meeting rooms are set accordingly to BEO’s and are clean and organized at all times.
Daily recap of all banquet information regarding revenue, staffing, issues/concerns, weather, and amount of covers must be submitted at the end of a shift to executive office and Director of Food & Beverage.
Communicate effectively with Sales and Event Management team, F&B, Front of House Management/Supervisor team on all Banquet needs.
Daily inspection of banquet hallways, meeting rooms, store rooms and public areas, for organization and cleanliness.
Attend BEO meetings.
The AM Position will require you to be the point of contact for cooperate functions and meetings.
The PM Position will require you to bet the contact person for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and social events.

QUALIFICATIONS

One to two years as a Banquet Captain or supervisor in a full service hotel

FLEXIBILITY

We work with our current and prospective associates to ensure we make the best placement of role with the personal needs of the person.
These options include;
Full Time, Part Time, & On-Call employment
Temporary employment
Scheduling based on availability of person and The Hotel

COMPETITIVE WAGES

We ensure that within the Savannah market, we stay up to date on competitive wages compared to other properties. They are also based on expectations and level of experience.

THE PAY IS

$6 AN

HOUR PLUS GRATUITY SO PAY CAN AVERAGE UP TO

$30 AN

HOUR DEPENDING ON THE EVENT

WORKING

ENVIRONMENT

We work very hard on a daily basis to ensure the working environment is one of encouragement and appreciation. We stay open to all feedback and offer room for growth for anyone in whatever capacity it is requested.
At Our Town Hospitality, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our Town Hospitality believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Posted April 25, 2025
17 The DeSoto
Our Hotel
Overlooking Madison Square in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, The DeSoto is a treasured landmark blending the elegance, history, and charm of one of America’s oldest cities with a generous dash of modern Southern hospitality. Warm smiles from long-tenured staff, a museum-worthy lobby art gallery showcasing the Savannah College of Art & Design, imaginative cocktails and small plates at Edgar’s Proof & Provision – The DeSoto is a Savannah experience to be savored and celebrated.
Fueled by the charm and energy of Savannah’s Historic District, The DeSoto’s 20,000 square feet of newly renovated event space blends classic elegance with contemporary hospitality. Our singular spaces include a ballroom, 11 breakout rooms, and Madison Square itself.