The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Banquet Captain to join the only Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences. The Banquet Captain will be responsible for managing operations in an efficient and professional manner to ensure quality service to guests while ensuring all colleagues maintain Forbes Five-Star service standards to help banquet operations proceed smoothly.  

• Check to ensure that all rooms are set-up to department specifications and diagrams
• Meet and talk with host. Keep in direct contact with host during the function. Handle or delegate all special requests from the host
• Supervise Housemen, servers and bartenders assist when necessary in the set-up of all Banquet rooms if needed
• Maintain accurate paperwork for inventory levels, scheduling, payroll, employee records, captain’s reports, gratuity sheets and Banquet checks
• Ensure guest satisfaction during the function and resolve customer complaints
• Communicate with Banquet Chef, Director of Banquets or Executive Chef regarding any problems relating to the food or the kitchen
• Communicate with Engineering to ensure quality physical appearance of the banquet space and complete work orders if needed
• Knowledge of cash registers and other Banquet related equipment

• Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate and act with honor and integrity
• 5 years’ experience in Banquets, 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role/preferably in banquets
• 1-year prior inventory/cost control experience.
• Must speak, read, write and understand English
• Must possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities
• Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required
• Physical demands: Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and prolonged extended periods of standing

What we offer you:  

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.