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Salamander Collection

Banquet Captain

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What they do

A Busser, Banquet Worker, or Cafeteria Attendant assists with food service at a restaurant, large banquet hall or cafeteria. Removes used dishes, sets tables with clean dishes and linens, replenishes foods served at food stations or buffet tables, and provides water, coffee or other beverages for patrons.

$28,134 / year median in Florida

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

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POSITION OBJECTIVE
Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen and dining room workers with-in banquet functions. Ensure that all aspects of events are set and run in accordance to the Banquet Event Orders and Client specifications.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Check all room sets prior to each event. Meet with the Banquet Chef to confirm quantities of food items and timing of food leaving the kitchen. Check all china, glassware, silverware, and linen items needed for the event. Inform staff of specific needs for buffets and receptions. Check staffing needs for upcoming events. Check inventory needs for all upcoming events.
  • Conduct pre-function meetings to ensure personal hygiene and appearance standards of staff are met. Allocate stations and partners for staff. Review banquet event orders.
  • Communicate with the meeting planner handling the function to ensure all needs have been met and to check for any last minute instructions or changes.
  • Be aware of all upcoming groups and major conventions over upcoming 90 days. Review assigned work functions for the entire day and the next week. Read all assigned banquet menus and ask if specific items are unclear. Complete all daily administrative tasks.
  • Select several tables at random during the function to evaluate food and service.
Ensure that food is served at the appropriate temperature. 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 manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:
  • Responsible for the proper handling of all equipment, i.e., china, glassware, silverware, linen, and props, ensuring proper storage after use.
  • Inform Chef of head count as soon after seating as possible.
  • Recommend proper maintenance and repair to the Director, Engineering and ensure the proper housekeeping of all function space.