Banquet Captain-Part Time

Auburn-Marriott-Opelika-Resort-; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel, F&B, golf, spa and retail perks

Worldwide travel discounts through Mar

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts across company properties

Job summary

PCH Hotels & Resorts, including Grand National, seeks a Banquet Captain to supervise the banquet team during events, coordinating setup, service and breakdown while communicating with guests to meet their needs. You will work with the Banquet Manager and Banquet Chef to ensure smooth service and proper presentation of food and beverages.

The role involves supervising up to 30 associates, training staff, and ensuring adherence to alcohol service regulations and company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience required to manage up to 30 banquet associates.
• Strong communication with guests, event planners and internal staff.
• Ability to coordinate setup, service and breakdown for events.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the Banquet Manager on serving arrangements, staffing and equipment needs.
• Supervise banquet staff in setting up, serving and breaking down events.
• Maintain open communication with guests and meeting planners to address changes.
• Coordinate with the Banquet Chef to ensure smooth food flow from kitchen to table.
• Ensure correct garnishing and presentation of salads and beverages.
• Inspect table settings and buffet stations for cleanliness and placement.
• Directly supervise up to 30 associates, training and guiding as needed.
• Record guest counts and obtain host signatures for checks.
• Ensure compliance with ABC alcohol service regulations.

Job description

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary role of a Banquet Captain is to supervise and coordinate the activities of the Banquet associates during banquet events by supervising the set-up, food service, and breakdown of all events while maintaining effective communication with the guest to meet their needs and address any changes. This role will collaborate with the Banquet Manager to determine serving arrangements and additional staffing and equipment requirements such as table linen, china, glassware, and silverware as needed and the Banquet Chef to facilitate a smooth efficient flow of prepared dishes from kitchen to table. This role will also oversee the preparation of salads and coffee and ensure that the food is correctly garnished and arranged on plates before being served.

• Consult with the Banquet Manager on serving arrangements, additional staffing needs, and equipment requirements for events.
• Supervise Banquet staff in setting up, serving, and breaking down all events, ensuring efficient and professional execution.
• Maintain open and clear communication with guests and meeting planners to ensure their needs and any changes are promptly addressed.
• Maintain constant communication with the Banquet Chef, ensuring effective coordination between food production and food service. Provide exact guest counts after seating and advise on last-minute timing adjustments.
• Check-in servers, assign stations and communicate pre-assigned function side work duties.
• Inspect table place settings, including table linen, china, glassware, silverware, and condiments, to ensure correct placement and cleanliness.
• Take responsibility for the proper arrangement of buffet tables and other food service stations used for catering functions.
• Check servers out at the end of events, ensuring cleanliness of function rooms, aisles, and storage areas, as well as proper cleaning and storage of equipment.
• Conduct server training as needed to maintain a well-trained and efficient Banquet staff.
• Directly supervise up to 30 associates in Banquets, including training, planning, assigning work, and providing direction and support.
• Extend and total the check accurately, double-check for accuracy, and obtain the host's signature.
• Train and develop backup personnel for the position of Banquet Captain.
• Report gratuities received within company guidelines and in compliance with federal regulations.
• Observe and comply with all requirements, training, and restrictions set forth by the ABC board to ensure adherence to alcohol service regulations.

As a part of the PCH Hotels & Resorts portfolio, Grand National part-time associates enjoy a wide array of perks and discounts, including:

• Hotel, F&B, golf, spa and retail discounts throughout the company properties
• Worldwide travel discounts through Marriott
• Tuition reimbursement to continue your education or professional development
• And much more!

Join the PCH Hotels & Resorts team, where we believe in providing "hospitality with heart & soul"

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