Banquet Captain

HHM Hospitality; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Banquet Captain, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service at events. This position involves assisting in leading banquet staff, ensuring that all guest service standards are met. You will be responsible for setting up banquet rooms, serving food and beverages, and maintaining communication with guests to ensure their satisfaction. This role offers a great opportunity for growth within the hospitality industry, with potential career paths leading to management positions. If you are passionate about creating memorable experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist leading banquet staff during assigned functions.
• Set up banquet rooms and serve food and beverages.
• Act as point of contact for group representatives.

Skills

Banquet Service

Customer Service

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Event Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Banquet Captain

Assist 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.

Potential Career Path

Assistant Banquet Manager – Assistant Restaurant Manager – Banquet Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Check Banquet Staff’s Event Orders to ensure that all information is accurate.
• Set up banquet room as instructed by management, and check room set-up to see that Banquet Event Order directions are completely followed.
• Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet.
• Replenish beverages and food items as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
• Act as point of contact for group representatives when management is not present.
• Communicate all Banquet Event Order changes to catering or convention services office and affected departments.
• Coordinate with banquet colleagues on set-ups, changes and time schedules for all functions.
• Inspect banquet areas at end of function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean.
• Abide by all state, federal and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Help with management 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.

Position Requirements

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

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, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

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About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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