FT Banquet Captain

JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Banquet Captain Status: Full-Time (will guarantee a minimum of 30 hours during slow season) Reports To: Director of Events & Event Managers POSITION OVERVIEW The Banquet Captain will assist the Event Managers with supervising banquet staff at events, specifically midweek.

This person will be the point of contact during set ups and oversee the operation of the event.

The Banquet Captain must possess qualities to lead, set up under little to no supervision and be able to work closely with interns, property caretakers, maintenance, etc.

This position will also provide office support to the events team.

Schedules will be created by the Staffing Manager and will be dictated by the event schedule.

You must be available to work multiple events mid-week, weekends and occasional holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES SETUP/BREAKDOWN Act as opening manager; greet client and planner upon arrival, ensure all rentals are delivered and correct, properly open the venue and begin setup, confirm all aspects of the bar (to include specialty items) are accounted for Oversee breakdown at each event and ensure PPHG items are cleaned and stored aware properly in the correct place Act as a closing supervisor; send event report email, review venue for damages, properly lock venue, sign out staff, monitor rental companies removal of items Notify Event Manager of any purchasing needs, damage to the venue, concerns with staff, etc.

EVENTS Monitor and answer MOD phone, as necessary; inform management of any staff call-outs, late arrivals, etc.

Oversee sign in and sign out of all staff Oversee sign in and sign out of aprons and bowties; collect collateral to ensure we receive all items back at the conclusion of the event Enforce uniform and appearance standards for all employees, no excessive jewelry, hair pulled back, correct attire, etc.

Assist teams during plate-up and monitor stations during events Ability to meet shift minimums, as outlined below: o Spring + Fall: minimum 2 Saturdays, 1 Friday, & 1 Sunday per month ? 16 Banquet Captain Shifts: March 1st June 30th ? 12 Banquet Captain Shifts: September 1st November30th o Winter + Summer: minimum 1 Saturday, 1 Friday, & 1 Sunday per month ? 9 Banquet Captain Shifts: December 1st February 28th/29th ? 6 Banquet Captain Shifts: July 1st August 31st LEADERSHIP/TRAINING Act as a supervisor to FOH staff and alert Event Manager of any incidents and accidents involving staff Supervise and guide all staff during events to ensure proper and timely service Develop training system for new employees and re-train any employees that are lacking in necessary skills TASTINGS Act as a tasting server, to include setting tables and preparing the space for each tasting, reviewing tasting Event Order, welcoming guests upon arrival, working closely with culinary team to serve courses in a timely manner, etc.

Responsible for tasting opening and closing procedures Format tasting menus in Microsoft Word OFFICE RESPONSIBILITES Crea...