Banquet Captain Details

DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomfield Hills Detroit - Bloomfield Hills, MI

Employment Type : Full-Time

OB OVERVIEW:

The Banquet Captain oversees banquet functions; maps out all events with banquet staff and helps to develop a proper plan of execution with Banquet Manager. It is imperative that the Banquet Captain keeps informed and becomes involved in the entire banquet execution process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Supervise and train banquet servers, bartenders and assists on all daily banquet operations.
  • Correct staff for proper service techniques.
  • Thoroughly communicate function information with your team of servers.
  • Development of Lead Banquet Servers and Banquet Servers.
  • Must have understanding on how to read and execute a BEO form
  • Make sure all meeting rooms are set accordingly to BEO’s and are clean and organized at all times.
  • Daily recap of all banquet information regarding revenue, staffing, issues/concerns, weather, and amount of covers must be submitted at the end of a shift to executive office and Director of Food & Beverage.
  • Communicate effectively with Event Management, Member, Guest, Banquet Chef, Front of House Management/Supervisor team on all Banquet needs. Interactions are very important and communication is vital between all areas affected.
  • Daily inspection of banquet hallways, meeting rooms, store rooms and public areas, for organization and cleanliness.
  • Attend BEO meetings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Two years experience in a supervisory banquet role, preferably in a resort setting is valued.
  • Basic computer skills to include email, data entry and Microsoft office.
  • Requires a working knowledge of ala carte, fine dining as well as white glove practices.
  • Working knowledge of A/V, Weddings, liquor/wine and Banquets.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Requires excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Comprehend reading materials, speak, read and write English.
  • Neat in appearance and well groomed.
  • Maintain proper associate uniform standards and footwear which is slip resistant and polished.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Posted on : 2 years ago