Banquet Captain

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental options

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Lead Banquet team member for The Westin Tampa Waterside in downtown Tampa. You will guide banquet service, ensure accurate BEO execution, and maintain pristine banquet spaces to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include coordinating with catering, managing setup and service, and ensuring timely breakdown after events. A hotel background and strong communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Superior communication skills to provide information and services.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; adapt communications to audience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Banquet team to deliver positive guest experiences during functions.
• Verify BEOs and room set-ups for accuracy and cleanliness.
• Coordinate with catering and other departments for timely service.
• Set up, serve guests, and break down after functions.
• Inspect banquet areas and recap checks at end of day.

Skills

Hotel experience

Communication skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Job description

About Us

Escape to The Westin Tampa Waterside, situated on a unique landscaped island in downtown Tampa. Adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center, our location is convenient for business and leisure travelers alike. Our associates enjoy free meals, free parking, room discounts, incredible benefits and a fun work environment. Also our hotel is dedicated to its associates by celebrating our success every month and our HEI Loves program is designed to assist our team members and focus on growth and development . Come and see why we are the employer of choice in downtown Tampa!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? YesDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Lead Banquet team in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Check server and house person Banquet Event Orders (BEO) to ensure that all information is accurate.

• Check room set-up to see that BEO directions are completely followed. Ensure that all public areas are neat and clean.

• Make contact with group representatives. Explain how to make contact if needed throughout function.

• Communicate all BEO changes to catering office and affected departments.

• Coordinate with banquet staff set-ups, changes, and time schedules for all functions.

• Operate as a banquet server; setting-up, greeting and serving the guest and breaking-down the function.

• Inspect banquet areas at end of function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean.

• Recap all banquet checks at end of each day and turn in to Night Audit.

• Know the menu for each function served and be able to explain the major ingredients and preparation method for each item to be served.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Superior communication skills to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.

• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.

• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.