Banquet Captain

Cambria Hotel Lake Placid - Lakeside Resort; Village of Lake Placid (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambria Hotel Lake Placid - Lakeside Resort is seeking a Banquet Captain to lead and develop our catering team while delivering exceptional guest experiences at events and functions.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a customer-focused approach, with the ability to adapt to a dynamic banquet schedule and assist in service as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years supervisory experience in Restaurant/Bar/Event operations preferred.
• Must be able to work a varying schedule including nights and week-ends.
• Certificate, or willingness to become certified in “Tips” and ServSafe or equivalent hospitality courses within six months.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned staff in accordance with hotel policies and supervise event staff.
• Conduct pre-event meetings covering daily specials, reservation info and projected business.
• Participate in weekly Banquet Event Order (BEO) meetings.
• Ensure smooth event operation by circulating and assisting servers/bartenders as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Supervisory experience

Job description

Position Overview

The Cambria Hotel Lake Placid is seeking a candidate to join our successful team of hospitality professionals as a Banquet Captain. This is an excellent chance to join our team and take advantage of advancement opportunities that are available with us! If you thrive on providing an excellent guest experience, have verifiable references that support your professional drive and be able to complete the following job requirements, we encourage you to explore this career opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

Manage assigned staff in accordance with hotel policies, assist in on-going training, supervision and evaluation of event staff.

• Maintain current knowledge of event and catering trends and cost-effective management
• Conduct pre-event meetings with staff, including daily specials, reservation information and projected business
• Participate in weekly Banquet Event Order (BEO) Meetings
• Ensure smooth operation event by circulating regularlyAssist with Server and Bartender duties as needed

Requirements

• Two years supervisory experience in Restaurant/Bar/Event operations preferred
• Must be able to work a varying schedule including nights and week-ends
• Possession of certificate, or willingness to become certified in “Tips” and "ServSafe" or other similar hospitality industry courses or ability to pass such course within six months of employment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills and a commitment to providing an exceptional guest experience

Cambria Hotel Lake Placid is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.