Banquet Captain

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Catering seeks a Banquet Captain to lead and supervise all aspects of served events, ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to food safety guidelines. The role also supports the bar manager with alcohol service and coordinates with event staff for smooth execution.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, multitasking, and supervisory skills in high-volume settings and be familiar with catering styles.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume events and supervise staff effectively.
• Knowledge of food safety rules and sanitation procedures.
• Experience with beverage service and alcohol handling preferred.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Guest service

Staff supervision

Cost control

Office software

Food safety knowledge

Beverage knowledge

Catering styles

Payroll/time reporting knowledge

TIPS Certification

Education

TIPS California RBS Certification (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Hospitality sales software

Job description

Department Summary

UCLA Catering provides catering services at the Luskin Conference Center, Housing & Hospitality meeting and event spaces, and locations around the greater UCLA campus. The department produces over 15,000 events a year. Available services range in size and scope from the UCLA Coffee Service to large-scale, VIP gala events.

Position Summary

The Banquet Captain provides team leadership and supervision for all aspects of served events while overseeing the successful execution of the assigned events. The incumbent maintains a high level of customer service while adhering to all food handling and sanitation guidelines. The Banquet Captain also supports the bar manager with alcoholic beverage service.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common.

Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including political acumen, social perceptiveness, and the ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations with competing priorities (Required)
• Skill in maintaining a high productivity standard within a broad scope of responsibility despite frequent interruptions, changing priorities, changes in workload, and competing requirements. Ability to complete a large volume of diverse tasks efficiently, meeting established deadlines (Required)
• Skill in interacting effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high-volume, public setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and friendly and professional demeanor (Required)
• Demonstrated skill in supervising staff including delegating work to accomplish departmental goals and objectives efficiently and effectively, while motivating individuals to work together as a team (Required)
• Skill in controlling costs and inventory, including food, labor, non-food supplies, and other items related to the operation of a catering department (Required)
• Proficient skill using standard business software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite), food service applications and software, and hospitality sales software (Required)
• Skill in writing grammatically correct business English, such as schedules, memos, performance evaluations, and other routine correspondence (Required)
• Working knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and procedures for food service facilities (Required)
• Working knowledge of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits (Preferred)
• Knowledge of various catering service styles, such as French, Continental, Buffet, BBQ, etc. (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of University and departmental policies and procedures related to time reporting, payroll, and personnel (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• TIPS California Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) Certification (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be available to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based ondepartmental needs (Required)
• Drive University vehicles, such as electric carts, for events, site inspections, etc. (Required)
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older (Required)
• Must carry a University cell phone (Required)

Schedule

Variable

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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