Event Captain

Redbird; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Redbird in Los Angeles seeks a skilled professional to guide events staff and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Responsibilities include training team members, overseeing service assignments, and ensuring food delivery meets guest expectations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least 2 years of food service experience, and knowledge of food and drink. Open weekend availability is required, and the role may include overtime in a busy restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of food serving experience required.
• Food Handlers Certificate and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certificate required.
• Ability to communicate in the predominant language(s) of our guests.

Responsibilities

• Guide staff on execution of private events.
• Provide friendly, responsive service to guests.
• Delegate service assignments to event servers.

Skills

Food service experience

Basic math skills

Communication

Knowledge of food and beverages

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Benefits

• Tips
• Employee discounts
• Training & development

Job Purpose

Guide events staff on execution of private events. Provide friendly, responsive service to create an exceptional dining experience for all our guests. Executes food service in tandem with event run of show to provide a dining experience that meets or exceeds our guests’ expectations. Provides food, beverage, service and hospitality that meets our standards and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for training team members in accordance with the service manual
• Obtains assignments from event manager at the start of the work shift
• Delegates service assignments to event servers and event bartenders
• Reviews event timeline/ event run of show with staff and vendors
• Works in tandem with event planners to execute events according to client expectations
• Set up and break down private event spaces and ensures that the set up is in accordance with the event floorplan
• Reports to work on time and in correct uniform
• Practices positive personal hygiene and cleanliness habits during all work shifts
• Performs all duties and maintains knowledge of all standards and procedures as stated in the training information
• Welcome and greet guests. Treats all guests with our Hospitality culture – uses guests’ name when known, polite, courteous, warm and friendly
• Inform guests about the selected event menu and answer questions about our food, beverages and other restaurant functions and services
• Have accurate knowledge of menu allergens
• Polish and restock smallwares
• Ensure that food and beverages are delivered to guests in a timely matter
• Ensure tables are maintained according to our hospitality standards, making sure tables are bussed.
• Maintain effective communication with bartenders, expo, food runners, and bussers to ensure seamless dining service
• Perform side work at the start, during and at the end of each shift as required by service station assignment
• Maintain and stock service areas
• Monitor and observe guests dining experience. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests. Involves managers when needed.
• Be ready and willing to assist fellow colleagues as situations arise
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor
• Communicates to the manager on duty any and all situations where a guest may express concern or dissatisfaction with any aspect of the dining experience
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to support seamless service delivery and resolve issues promptly
• Accurately rings in event orders into the POS system while adhering to standard operating procedures
• Accurately charges clients their event balances through the POS or Tripleseat
• Completes recap report

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• Minimum of 2 years of food serving.
• Basic knowledge of service procedures and functions.
• Possess basic math skills and have the ability to handle money and operate a POS system.
• Have working knowledge of food, beer, wine, liquor and common drink recipes.
• Food Handlers Certificate and Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certificate required

Working Conditions and Expectations

• Must have open weekend availability
• Work schedule will may vary from early morning to late evening, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work opening and closing shifts.
• Shifts will range from 6 – 8 hours and you may be asked to work overtime
• Work in a busy restaurant dining room environment, as well as outside dining area.
• Be ready and willing to assist the restaurant floor on a need basis.
• Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.
• Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.
• Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant
• Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations
• Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings.
• Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.
• Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee

Physical Requirements

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to ascend and descend up to 5 floors of stairs.

This job description is not all inclusive and may be modified based on business needs. The management reserves the right to make updates and changes to this job description as seen fit for the best interest of the restaurant, employees and guests.