Banquet Captain

Elawa Farm Foundation Event Service Captain Elawa Farm Foundation's mission is to steward a historic farm that enriches greater Lake County as a center for experiential learning to broaden access to education, nutritious food, and our local food system. We gather community through food and agriculture with a sustainable farm, café, on-site market, learning kitchen, and educational programming for youth and adults. The Event Service Captain is responsible for overseeing the setup, service, and breakdown of banquet events, including anniversary/birthday dinners, showers, corporate events, and public farm dinners, to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests. This position plays a key role in managing the banquet staff, setting up the event space, working closely with event planners and other departments, and ensuring that high standards of service and hospitality are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Coordination :

Ensure that all aspects of the event, including setup, food and beverage service, and cleanup, are executed according to the client's specifications and the Elawa Farm standards.

Staff Supervision :

Direct and train a team of banquet servers and other staff members, ensuring that they adhere to service standards and perform their duties efficiently.

Set-Up and Tear-Down :

Oversee the setup of banquet rooms, ensuring tables, chairs, linens, and other items are arranged according to the event's requirements. Supervise the teardown and ensure everything is cleaned up and properly stored.

Communication :

Act as a liaison between clients, event planners, kitchen staff, and management, ensuring all requests and needs are communicated and executed correctly.

Quality Control :

Monitor the quality of food and beverage service, ensuring that all items are presented and served properly.

Time Management :

Ensure that all services, including meal courses, are served in a timely manner and the event runs on schedule.

Safety and Cleanliness :

Ensure all health and safety guidelines are adhered to, including food safety standards and cleanliness of the venue.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ Years of Event and/or Banquet Captain, or Banquet Service experience with a minimum of 1-year Captain experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive walking and lifting of small to large trays carrying service and glassware.
• Requires the ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
• Requires the ability to lift 25 lbs.

and assist with event space set-up (e.g., moving chairs and tables).

Schedule :

Shifts are available from Wednesday

• Sunday, daytime and evening, depending on event schedule. More shifts are available from May
• October and decrease in November
• April.

Compensation :

The hourly rate for this position is $28 per hour, commensurate with experience. Reports to :

Event Manager Manages :

Event servers

Equal Opportunity Statement :

Elawa Farm Foundation does not discriminate in the selection of its staff on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, income, marital status, or any other dimension of identity. To apply : Please send resume to jobs@elawafarm.org