
Banquet Captain
- Yountville, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Banquet Captain is responsible for supervising and assisting with the set-up service and clean-up of all assigned banquet functions.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Alcohol Awareness, Food Handlers, Safety, etc.
- Inspect the set-up of meeting and banquet functions, checking them against the Banquet Event Order.
- Supervise and assist with the set-up of assigned catered functions, ensuring that the hotel's standards are met, and advance preparation for service is adequate to allow efficient service to the guest once the function begins.
- Act as the liaison between Sales/Catering Manager and the in-house meeting or banquet contact.
- Respond to guests' problems, complaints, and accidents. Communicate problems/issues to the Banquet Manager, Banquet Supervisor, or Food and Beverage Manager.
- Assist Banquet Manager/Supervisor/F&B Manager with the creation of the Banquet Work Schedule and completion of Banquet Wage Progress Reports.
- Requisition liquor for all banquet bars and maintain proper control over banquet beverage service.
- Supervise and assist with the break down after the completion of functions to ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored properly.
- Inspect the sanitation of all function space and storage areas to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and organization throughout the department.
- Be familiar with banquet menus and prices.
- Know hotel services and facilities.
- Be familiar with and enforce all Standard Operating Procedures for the Banquet department.
- Hold pre-function meetings, and check staffing and menus prior to events.
- Make sure all required equipment is available for event.
- Give job tasks to servers and assign stations.
- At least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required. High School diploma or equivalent required.
- College course work in related field preferred.
- Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
- Alcohol Awareness Certification (must comply with State regulations)