Banquet Captain - Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center

Hilton; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Banquet Captain to oversee food and beverage service during various banquet functions. This role is crucial in ensuring exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high service standards. You will lead a dedicated team, manage banquet setups, and ensure every detail is executed flawlessly. With a commitment to quality and teamwork, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. Join a company renowned for its hospitality and be part of a team that creates remarkable experiences for guests every day.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Vision, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Employee Stock Purchasing Program

Go Hilton travel discount program

Complimentary Duty Meals

Debt-free education

Career growth and development

Recognition and rewards programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in hospitality or food service.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food and beverage service during banquet functions.
• Assist with planning and executing all banquet functions.
• Ensure guest satisfaction throughout meal service.

Skills

Customer Focus

Leadership

Teamwork

Dependability

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

A Banquet Captain is responsible for overseeing the set\-up and clean\-up of food and beverage during banquet functions in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability\.

**What will I be doing?**

As a Banquet Captain, you would be responsible for overseeing the set\-up and clean\-up of food and beverage during banquet functions in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability\. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

+ Supervise food and beverage service throughout banquet functions to ensure quality service and product quality
+ Assist with the planning, organizing and execution of all banquet functions including, but not limited to, breakfast, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, etc\.
+ Greet and welcome client representative and guests, responding to requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
+ Participate in and lead department meetings
+ Process banquet checks accurately and efficiently for payment
+ Ensure guest satisfaction throughout the meal service
+ Serve alcoholic/non\-alcoholic beverages in accordance with federal, state, local and company regulations

**What are we looking for?**

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry\. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success\. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values\. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

+ Hospitality \- We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences\.
+ Integrity \- We do the right thing, all the time\.
+ Leadership \- We're leaders in our industry and in our communities\.
+ Teamwork \- We're team players in everything we do\.
+ Ownership \- We're the owners of our actions and decisions\.
+ Now \- We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

+ Quality
+ Productivity
+ Dependability
+ Customer Focus
+ Adaptability

**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full\-service hotels and resorts to extended\-stay suites and mid\-priced hotels\. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value\. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands \(http://jobs\.hiltonworldwide\.com/our\-brands/index\.php\) \. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day\. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all\!

The hourly rate is $23\.68\.

**The Benefits** – Hilton is proud to have an award\-winning workplace culture ranking \#1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work \(https://www\.greatplacetowork\.com/best\-workplaces\-international/world\-s\-best\-workplaces/2023\) \.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits\. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
+ Vision, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance
+ Mental Health Resources
+ Sick Pay – Paid Time Off, 1 hour accrued after 40 hours worked
+ Vacation – Paid Time Off, 40 hours awarded after first year of employment
+ Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
+ 401\(k\) plan
+ Pension plan – Hilton to put $1\.29 per hour you work
+ Employee Stock Purchasing Program
+ Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
+ Complimentary Duty Meals served in our Team Member Restaurant
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Debt\-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials \(ex\. college degrees, high school completion, English\-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more\)
+ Career growth and development
+ Team Member Resource Groups
+ Recognition and rewards programs

**Job:** _Banquets_

**Title:** _Banquet Captain \- Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center_

**Location:** _null_

**Requisition ID:** _HOT0BK8G_

**EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**