Banquet Captain

MKRDY PORTLAND LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / PTO exchange

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k with company match

Student loan repayment program

Wide range of ancillary benefits

Job summary

The Heathman Hotel in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced Banquet Captain to lead event logistics and guest service. You will oversee banquet setup, direct the team, and ensure flawless execution for each event, maintaining the high standards the hotel is known for.

The role demands strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in banquet management highly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high service levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee banquet room setup, team direction and organization
• Warmly welcome guests and assist with seating arrangements as necessary
• Manage team members; lead with honesty, professionalism and thoughtfulness
• Respond to guest and coordinator requests and needs
• Ensure facilities are well-maintained

Skills

Banquet leadership

Attention to detail

Team direction

Job description

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Heathman Hotel, Portland, OR, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 7085

T he Heathman Hotel is where Portland’s cultural legacy meets timeless hospitality. Since 1927, it has stood as a gathering place for artists, writers, performers, and travelers drawn to the creative spirit of the city. Rooted in history yet thoughtfully evolved for the modern guest, The Heathman blends classic elegance with contemporary comfort in the heart of downtown Portland.

At Heathman Hotel, the Banquet Captain understands that the guest’s memorable event starts the moment that they come in the door, and they set the bar high for perfection. This leader has a heightened attention to detail and a passion for creating elevated guest experiences. They are able to think quickly on their feet, making thoughtful and swift decisions as needed.

Requested Tasks

• Oversee banquet room set up, team direction and organization
• Warmly welcome guests and assist with seating arrangements as necessary
• Manage team members; lead with honesty, professionalism and thoughtfulness
• Respond to guest and coordinator requests and needs
• Ensure facilities are well-maintained
• Prior experience as in Banquet management highly preferred
• Prior leadership highly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an excellent level of service

Makeready Perks and Benefits Statement:

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including

• accommodating PTO/PTO exchange
• medical/dental/vision benefits
• maternity/paternity leave
• pet insurance
• company-matched dependent care & 401k
• student loan repayment program
• a wide range of additional ancillary benefits

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.