Banquet Captain

Hotel :

Des Moines SheratonBanquet CaptainFull time

Atrium SPIRIT where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

Must have Weekend Availability - Mix of Am & PM Shifts

This is a non-tipped hourly rate position with a pay range of $17.50 -18.38per hour

Primary Purpose :

The primary purpose of the Banquet Captain is to provide guests with an excellent banquet experience, by

planning and implementing the serving details for the event.

Work Performed :

TheBanquet Captainwill be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments :

• Directs setting up for tables correctly and uniformly in assigned areausingclean pressed linen, clean unspotted silverware, clean china with no chips or cracks, clean unspottedglassware;
• Confirm the table complements (salt, pepper, sugar, breadbaskets, etc.) have been properly cleaned andfilled;
• Plans the serving order and orchestrates its completion in a timely, quiet and courteousmanner;
• Ensures the servers are ready to serve the meal when itsprepared;
• Set-ups, serves and / or breaks down coffee breaks, receptions, other special functions asassigned;
• Maintain communication with the guest contact person for guestneeds;
• Set-up, operate and dismantle audio-visualequipment;
• Be familiar with and maintain knowledge of maintenance and usage of all Audio-Visualequipment;
• Ableto perform job of Banquet Associate and BanquetBartender;
• Able to understand departmental forecasting to ensure appropriate staffinglevels;
• Assist Banquet Manager orAll PurposeManager with scheduling, training staff, and inventory;
• Ensures service standards are being followed and takes corrective action when they arenot;
• Guide, direct, and motivate banquetstaff;

Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents,injuriesand unsafe work conditions to management;and

Any and allother work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.

Qualifications :

Required Prior Experience :

Previous customer service experience

Six months of banquet food service experience

Preferred Prior Experience :

Prior leadership experience

Preferred Education :

High School diploma or equivalent

Required Licenses / Certification :

Food Safety certificate or complete training during initial 90 days.

Alcohol certification or complete training during initial 90 days.

Physical :

Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 pounds.

Ability to bend and squat repeatedly. Ability to walk and stand for duration of scheduled shift

Other :

Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, nights,weekendsand holidays.

When you’re an Atrium Associate, you’re a part of a crucial workforce providing the ultimate Home Away From Home’ for our guests.

We know that it takes a lot of time and effort to provide these exceptional experiences, so we reward your efforts with a competitive compensation plan and other benefits and perks that allow you to offer your best to our guests.

These benefits include :

• Daily Pay
• Significant Travel Discounts on Marriott and / or Hilton properties
• 401k Plans
• Medical Insurance
• Other property specific benefits

Plus, we make sure you can grow your career the way you want to through Internship programs, training and development and over 80 hotels that offer incredible opportunities for career driven associates.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location.

This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Atrium Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Atrium Hospitality brinda igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a todos los empleados y aplicantes de empleo y prohíbe la discriminación y el acoso de cualquier tipo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, edad, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, genética, estado de veterano protegido, orientación sexual, género de identidad o expresión, o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales.

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