Banquet Captain - Hotel Savoy at Avion Hospitality Employee Services LLC

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervisory Skills, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Problem Solving, Communication, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Team Leadership, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Financial Understanding, Event Coordination, Sanitation Standards, Service Orientation, Training Skills, Adaptability, Initiative

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Job Summary ***Información disponible en español.*** The Banquet Captain is responsible for supervising and assisting with the set-up, service, and clean-up of all assigned banquet functions. Education & Experience 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 helpful. Previous supervisory responsibility preferred. Alcohol Awareness Certification (must comply with State regulations) Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly. Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately. Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations. Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity. Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure. Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need. Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests. Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions. Requirements Job Duties & Functions Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avion Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards). Comply at all times with Avion Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Alcohol Awareness, Food Handlers, Safety, etc. Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times. 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. Assist in service of functions as required. Assist in banquet set-up as required. 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. Follow all state liquor laws. Be familiar with banquet menus and prices. Know hotel services and facilities. Enforce all hotel policies and safety rules. Be familiar with fire exit and fire extinguisher locations and know how to operate. Supervise Banquet staff as directed by Banquet Manager/Banquet Supervisor/F&B Manager. 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. Supervise service of station or room. Prepare banquet checks and obtain signatures from guest contact. Monitor ongoing functions throughout assigned shift. Assist servers throughout function. Supervise clean-up. Verify servers’ paperwork when event is complete. Assist the Banquet Manager/Supervisor/F&B Manager with the hiring and training of Banquet staff. Assist audio/visual company, as necessary. Correct hazards and notify management. Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by Food and Beverage Manager. Attend meetings as required by management. Cross train as necessary for assistance as supervisor. Submit order of all supplies (candles, note pads, pens, uniforms) to Food and Beverage Manager for approval and maintain inventory levels. Handle items for “Lost and Found” according to the standards. Other duties as required. General This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The associate will also perform other reasonable business duties as signed by the supervisor. Management reserves the right to change this job description, job responsibilities, duties, and working hours as needs prevail. If requested in accordance with applicable law, the Company provides reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified associate with a disability to allow him/her to perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. Avion is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE JOB DESCRIPTION AS STATED ABOVE AND ACCEPT THAT ANY OF THE TASKS MAY BE MODIFIED OR CHANGED. I ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE MODIFICATIONS AND / OR CHANGES IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION. I CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB AS LISTED ABOVE, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

Responsibilities

The Banquet Captain supervises and assists with the set-up, service, and clean-up of all assigned banquet functions. They act as a liaison between the Sales/Catering Manager and the in-house meeting or banquet contact, ensuring high standards of service and organization.