Banquet Captain: Part Time Openings

The Culinary Institute of America; Napa, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America is seeking a Banquet Captain in California to lead the Special Events service staff, coordinate setup, execution and breakdown of all events, and ensure outstanding guest service and financial profitability. The role includes training new staff and refining dining room operations for optimal event flow.

Responsibilities include supervising on-site event service, managing wine and beverage service, planning event sequences, and contributing to post-event

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• Experience in all areas of event service, including supervision, food and wine service and bartending.
• Knowledge of banquet event orders.
• Strong computer experience, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of wine, especially California regional wines.
• Proficiency in all styles of service (French, American, Tableside).
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; adaptable and able to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees service staff during set-up, service and breakdown of events to ensure a superior guest experience.
• Completes set-up, execution and breakdown for all events as assigned.
• Maintains CIA service guidelines for professional service.
• Assists with planning and executing dining room service sequences and timing during events.
• Trains staff on correct bar set up and service and assists in staff development.
• Curates specialty beverage menu offerings and ensures VIP needs are met.
• Supports post-event reporting and feedback on staff performance.

Skills

Communication

Event service supervision

Banquet orders

MS Office

Wine knowledge CA

Service styles

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The hiring rate for this position is $30.00 per hour.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Banquet Captain is responsible for the training and coordination of the Special Events service staff, as well as the set-up, execution and breakdown of all events,in an effort todeliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees service staff during set-up, service and breakdown of events to ensurea superiorguest experience.Completesset-up, execution and breakdown for all eventsas assigned.
• Maintains the CIA service guidelines for professional service.
• Assists with planning and executing the sequence and timing of dining room service during events.
• Assists in orientation, training and development of new service staff members in accordance with established service standards.
• Fine tunes dining room set-up in terms of flow, tabletop layout, silver and glass set, and service stations.
• Responsible for exceptional guest satisfaction during events, including but not limited to, greeting guests, seating, identifying VIP’s and expediting special requests.
• When appropriate attends and contributes to weekly service meetings to plan for upcoming events.
• Assists with the preparation of post-event reports at the conclusion of each event.
• Provides feedback concerning staff performance and development.
• Follows and enforces all departmental policies and procedures.
• Tracks and maintains accurate counts of beverage inventory.
• Trains staff on correct bar set up and service.
• Curatesspecialtybeverage menu offerings.
• Any and allother duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a server in a fast pacedfine dining restaurant environment with experience in all areas of event service, including supervision, food and wine service and bartending.

Licenses:

• ValidServSafe® Food Handler card or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from hire date.
• Valid TIPS Training Card or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) daysfromhire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree in Hospitality Management.
• Five (5) years of experience working as a server in a fast-paced fine dining restaurant environment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary terminology, and menu language.
• Completed courses in Professional Dining Room Service, Mastering Wine 101 preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication required. Must have demonstrated exceptional customer service skills.
• Experience in all areas of event service, including supervision, food and wine service and bartending.
• Knowledge of banquet event orders.
• Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office Suite products, i.e., Word, Excel.
• Knowledge of food and wine including menu language and culinary preparations.
• Knowledge of wine with emphasis on California regional wines.
• Proficiency in all styles of service, including French, American and Tableside.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work at both locations of the CIA California Campus (Copia in Napa, CA and Greystone in St. Helena, CA).
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as required due to business need, including overtime.
• Must be able to bend, reach and stand for a minimum of eight (8) hours per day.
• Must be able to lift and transport a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with varying temperatures, including temperatures above 100° F.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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