Banquet Captain - Part-Time

Sage Hospitality Group; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel/Restaurant discounts

401(k) with company match after 60days

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Discounts on Sage and Hilton

Job summary

Sage Hospitality Group in North Bethesda, MD is seeking an attentive buffet attendant to set up, maintain, and breakdown buffets for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner, ensuring all foods are properly served and guests are assisted.

You will read BEOs, set tables correctly, keep stations neat, and work flexible shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays. The role offers growth opportunities and on-site benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles and restaurant operations.
• Experience working in food service and handling diverse guest needs.
• Ability to stay organized and communicate clearly under pressure.
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Read BEO and complete set-up accurately.
• Set tables in assigned area correctly and uniformly.
• Maintain and clean a workstation while serving guests.
• Work flexible shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Assist guests with service and use suggestive selling techniques.
• Break down buffets and related equipment at shift end.
• Greet guests and ensure proper dining service per policies.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean and organized.
• Communicate needs to Banquet Captain and/or Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Restaurant operations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

Achieving personal and professional growth is one of our values at Sage Hospitality Group. We believe that it’s not just about the work you do – it’s about who you are! We support our associates in finding the perfect balance between what they do and who they are. By encouraging associates to take initiative and responsibility for their own advancement, we empower them to own their outcomes – both personally and professionally. If you are someone who:

• Wants to rise to the top
• Follow their own path
• Is hungry to learn and love their community
• Does not sit around and wait,

YOU BELONG HERE!!

Job Overview

Set-up, maintain and break down buffet for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner in a safe, accident-free manner. Assist the guests as needed to ensure that all foods are properly served.

Responsibilities

• Read BEO and know how to complete a set-up.
• Set tables in assigned area correctly and uniformly.
• Keep station neat and clean while servicing guest per established policies and procedures.
• Able to work flexible shifts to consist of mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekend and holidays.
• Set tables in assigned area correctly and uniformly.
• Keep station neat and clean while servicing guest per established policies and procedures.
• Use proper in-room clearing and tray jacks.
• Break down buffets or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Assist Banquet Captain in setting up/breaking down buffet or other special food service tables and equipment.
• Greet and serve guests following guidelines set by the policies/procedures regarding the service of food and beverage.
• Keep kitchen area & all storage areas clean according to policies set forth by management.
• Clearly and timely communicate needs and concerns to Banquet Captain and/or Manager/Director
• Hours: Flexible; scheduled days and times may vary based on need.
• Complete all set-up and closing duties. Set-up table according to procedures, with table cloth, skirting, food and utensils.
• Maintain buffet table throughout the day, have all food items and utensils out on time and inform manager or hostess of any additional items needed on the table.
• Assist guests; help serve as needed and respond to questions using suggestive selling techniques.
• Clean off buffet table including putting all utensils, food and other items back in the appropriate place in the kitchen.
• Polish up mirrored buspans and coffee urn on a daily basis and put back in dry storage. Perform sidework duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

One to two years in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, food service function, and restaurant and kitchen operations.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• -Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs. Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 -100 lbs.
• -Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc using both hands at 20 -40 lbs.
• -Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.
• -Bending/kneeling: Ability to bend to lower level cabinets and lift trays.
• -Mobility: Maneuver in narrow areas and between seated guests. Continuous standing required to service guest functions; 100% of the time scheduled. Climbing approximately 12 steps 20% of 8 hours.
• -No driving required.
• -Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• -Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate.
• -Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.

Environment

Physically strenuous: prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in 95% indoor environment. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees.

Benefits

• Hotel Room and Restaurant Discounts upon completion of training programs
• 401(k) with a company match after 60 days of employment
• Eligible to participate in our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Eligible to participate in our Hotel/Restaurant Discounts available for Sage and Hilton upon completion of the required training programs

Salary

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.