Banquet Captain

Atrium Hospitality; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Banquet Captain at the La Vista Embassy Suites. You'll ensure exceptional banquet experiences by managing service details, directing staff, and maintaining high service standards. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Paid Time Off & Vacation

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Six months of banquet food service experience required.
• Food Safety and Alcohol certification required within initial 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Directs setup for banquet tables and ensures service standards.
• Plans serving order and coordinates with staff for timely service.
• Maintains communication with guests and manages banquet staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

What’s in it for you?

The Atrium SPIRIT is a belief in the power of Service , Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation , and Teamwork to create an environment where everyone thrives. We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional guest experiences, work together to overcome challenges, and are passionate about positively impacting those around us.

• Career Growth & Learning – 40% of our management hires are internal promotions!
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverag e – Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid Time Off & Vacation – Enjoy exclusive Atrium Traveler and brand discount programs to explore new destinations
• Perks That Fit Your Life – Enjoy DailyPay, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive discounts on your favorite brands and services.
• Purpose & Impact – Make a difference through Atrium’s community service and volunteer programs.

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Get to Know Us: The La Vista Embassy Suites & Conference Center, located in La Vista, Nebraska, just off I-80, is a full-service hotel and conference center with 257 well-appointed suites and a vast 60,000 square feet of meeting space. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional guest experiences with our complimentary made to order breakfast and evening reception, on-site restaurant, indoor pool, and 24-hour fitness center. Join our team and be a part of the exceptional hospitality we provide at the La Vista Embassy Suites & Conference Center.

Come Grow with Us: At La Vista Embassy Suites, we offer not just a job, but a path to personal and professional growth.

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Banquet Captain is to provide guests with an excellent banquet experience, by

planning and implementing the serving details for the event.

Work Performed:

The Banquet Captain will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:

Directs setting up for tables correctly and uniformly in assigned area using clean pressed linen, clean unspotted silverware, clean china with no chips or cracks, clean unspotted glassware ;

Confirm the table complements (salt, pepper, sugar, breadbaskets, etc.) have been properly cleaned and filled ;

Plans the serving order and orchestrates its completion in a timely, quiet and courteous manner ;

Ensures the servers are ready to serve the meal when its prepared ;

Set-ups, serves and/or breaks down coffee breaks, receptions, other special functions as assigned ;

Maintain communication with the guest contact person for guest needs ;

Set-up, operate and dismantle audio-visual equipment ;

Be familiar with and maintain knowledge of maintenance and usage of all Audio-Visual equipment ;

Ab le to perform job of Banquet Associate and Banquet Bartender ;

Able to understand departmental forecasting to ensure appropriate staffing levels ;

Assist Banquet Manager or All Purpose Manager with scheduling, training staff, and inventory ;

Ensures service standards are being followed and takes corrective action when they are not ;

Guide, direct, and motivate banquet staff;

Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to management ; and

Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.

Qualifications:

Required Prior Experience:

S ix months of banquet food service experience

Preferred Prior Experience:

Prior leadership experience

Preferred Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Required Licenses/ Certification:

Food Safety certificate or complete training during initial 90 days.

Alcohol certification or complete training during initial 90 days.

Physical:

Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 pounds.

Ability to bend and squat repeatedly. Ability to walk and stand for duration of scheduled shift

Other:

Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

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Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Atrium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Atrium Hospitality is now one of the largest hotel management companies in the United States and we're still growing. As a result of our growth, we are always looking for great talent to join our organization. As owners and managers, we are responsible for the positive experiences of our guests and associates, and we strive to bring to life a culture that promotes the five simple values that drive our business:

Service
We deliver the best guest experience possible. We are a home away from home for our guests, and we are charged with making them feel safe and welcome.

Perseverance
We will be better today than we were yesterday.

Inclusion
We are committed to the equitable treatment of all associates as well as equal access to opportunities and resources for all, at every level of the organization.

Respect
We treat others the way we would like to be treated.

Innovation
We strive to develop, share and implement new thoughts, ideas and methods that improve our company, our operations and the guest and associate experience.

Teamwork
Our associates are our family, and we provide them the resources and support needed to produce the best work environment possible.

In addition to our core values, we believe that being a responsible community partner is a defining characteristic of the Atrium Hospitality culture, including supporting a range of civic and community activities.We pride ourselves on four impactful pillars that support our associates, our communities and our future:Wellness, Embracing those with Disabilities, Sustainability, and Education. When a candidate makes the decision to join Atrium Hospitality, they are entrusting the very engaged and invested leaders of this great organization to support, encourage, coach, develop and inspire excellence in them.This leadership responsibility is a critical one, accepted with the pride and gravity it deserves. We recognize that when we do this well, we reap the rewards of a productive and engaged team; it is key to the success of Atrium Hospitality. The voices and opinions of our associates truly matter. We encourage, welcome, expect and act upon their input to help us make decisions that are in the best interest of our teams and the continued growth and sustainability of the organization.