Banquet Captain

Denver Country Club; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life

401k + Match

Complimentary golf privileges

Uniforms

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary parking

Seasonal bonus

Scholarship eligibility

Job summary

Denver Country Club is seeking an experienced Banquet Captain to deliver personalized service and hospitality at member events in Denver, CO. You will lead banquet staff, coordinate with the kitchen, and ensure flawless execution of each function.

The role requires hands-on training, flexibility to work holidays and weekends, and the stamina to move quickly in a fast-paced private club environment. Prior captain experience in dining or banquet settings and a passion for exceptional guest

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and follow-through skills.
• Prior experience as a captain in a dining or banquet setting.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to lift and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing hands-on training with banquet staff and lead by example.
• Prepares staff for each event by delegating tasks prior to, during, and after every event.
• Leads pre and post shift meetings with all staff assigned to each event.
• Inspects function area prior to event start for correctness and appearance according to the details on the BEO
• Work with kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of event menu and preferences
• Inspect all event areas after the function to ensure area is tidied and cleared prior to leaving
• Plan for future functions by getting prep work completed during any down time.
• Ensures functions are billed correctly and completely after each event.
• Assists Banquet Manager with scheduling for all banquet staff to ensure proper service.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Stamina

Job description

Established in 1887, Denver Country Club is recognized as the first club west of the Mississippi and one of the most prestigious private clubs in the country. The 585 member, by invitation only private club, hosts an 18 hole golf course, two indoor golf simulators (Foresight Quads), indoor and outdoor tennis, platform tennis, pickleball, ice hockey, lawn bowling, croquet, casual and fine dining. The club as been recognized as a Top 100 Platinum Clubs of American by the Club Leaders Forum. DCC has a long history of golf championships including the Denver Open (PGA Tour Event 1962-1964), Trans-Mississippi Amateur (2022) Pacific Coast Amateur and Curtis Cup (1984). A Golf Course renovation was completed in 2020 - Gil Hanse. The renovation has helped to secure Denver Country Club as one of the premier golf courses in the Western United States.The Golf Shop is consistently recognized as an AGM Platinum Award Winning Golf Shop (Top 100) and has been recognized as a multiple winner of the Colorado Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Private Category.

CORE VALUES

Integrity

(honesty, persistence, commitment, follow through, sincerity, trust)

Passion

(have fun, be creative, enthusiasm, positive energy, be purposeful, excitement)

Teamwork

(cooperation, support, communication, unity, collaboration, take initiative, dependability)

Respect

(selfless, self-awareness, empathy, compassion, resolution, understanding, grateful)

(quality, consistency, hard work, process integrity, results, growth)

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Life, 401k + Match, Flexible Spending Accounts per DCC policy
• Complimentary golf privileges per DCC employee guidelines
• Positive, values-centric working environment.
• Club merchandise at reduced employee pricing
• Complimentary employee meal per shift
• Complimentary parking
• Seasonal Bonus per policy
• Scholarship Eligibility per policy
• Uniforms
• Referral Bonus, Work with your friends by referring!
• Other benefits per DCC employee handbook.

BANQUET CAPTAIN

The Denver Country Club isseeking an experienced Banquet Captain for our special events at the DCC with an emphasis of delivering personalized service & hospitality to our club members and their guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide ongoing, hands-on training with banquet staff. Leads by example.
• Prepares staff for each event by delegating tasks prior to, during, and after every every event.
• Leads pre and post shift meetings with all staff assigned to each event.
• Inspects function area prior to event start for correctness and appearance according to the details on the BEO
• Work with kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of event menu and preferences
• Inspect all event areas after the function to ensure area is tidied and cleared prior to leaving
• Plan for future functions by getting prep work completed during any down time.
• Ensures functions are billed correctly and completely after each event.
• Assists Banquet Manager with scheduling for all banquet staff to ensure proper service.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior Experience as a Captain in a dining or banquet facility
• Great upbeat attitude and a passion for service
• Must have great communication skills & follow through skills
• Work a flexible schedule
• Works 30+hours as needed
• Works holidays and/or weekend based on demand
• Can work well in a fast paced, yet friendly work environment
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull banquet related items
• Must be able to stand and walk on your feet for long periods of time