Banquet Captain

Job Description Summary

Job Description

• Operational/Functional
  • Set up, serve, and break down of banquet functions. Assign work and monitor the performance of scheduled banquet staff. Provide training and corrective instructions. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
  • Work closely with Kitchen Staff to communicate speed of service, client numbers, and special requests.
  • Greet guests upon arrival. Respond to guest requests and complaints promptly and professionally. May review guest check with client after function and obtain signature.
• Strategy and Planning
  • Participate in pre-function meetings and review all information pertinent to service and set up of the group.
  • Inspect scheduled function areas/rooms, table set-ups, bar set-ups, buffet tables, receptions, and coffee breaks for cleanliness, attractiveness, and proper layout.
  • Follow procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of banquet inventory and equipment, (2) ensure the security of monies, credit, and financial transactions, (3) check storage areas for proper supplies, organization, and cleanliness, and (4) to minimize misuse and breakage of china, glassware, linen, and supplies and to ensure that no re-usable goods are wasted.
  • May handle incoming/outgoing boxes and exhibit materials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
  • You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests, and anticipating their unique needs to exceed their expectations
  • You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
    • Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
    • Use eye and ear contact and the guest’s name
    • Establish/anticipate needs
    • Solve and own all requests/complaints
    • Thank everyone
• Build a solid relationship with your Colleagues
  • Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Qualifications and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds (tables, chairs, trays, bus tubs)
• Bending, stooping, kneeling
• Minimum 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often with banquet event orders, guest checks, and giving and receiving instructions.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Basic math skills are utilized in the proper set-up of function space and/or communication of guest checks.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay Range $8.40- $10.42/hr. plus tips. The base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and job-specific experience/overall experience.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.