Banquet Captain - Part-Time

Sage Hospitality Group; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking a buffet service associate to set up and break down breakfast, lunch and dinner stations, ensuring safety and guest satisfaction. You will read BEOs, set tables properly, and maintain clean, stocked service areas throughout shifts.

Flexible hours with mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior food service experience preferred; strong guest interaction and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, food service function, and restaurant and kitchen operations.
• Able to handle stressful situations with tact and understanding during guest service.
• Willingness to read and follow procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain and break down buffet for breakfast, lunch or dinner in a safe, accident-free manner.
• Read BEO and complete a proper set-up; arrange tables and service areas.
• Greet and serve guests following policies; keep station clean and stocked.

Skills

Customer service basics

Food service operations

Restaurant/kitchen ops

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

• 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!!

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.