Banquet Captain - Rusty Pelican Tampa

Overview :

Join the friendly team at Florida's most beautiful tropical hideaway, Rusty Pelican, right on the waters of Tampa Bay. Rusty Pelican offers an unforgettable culinary experience for its guests, and a thriving and inspiring culture for its team members and community.

A few of our recent accolades include :

1 Best Waterfront Restaurant in Tampa : Yelp

• Best Brunch : Tampa Magazine
• 18 best Restaurants in Tampa : Restaurant Clicks
• 20 Gorgeous Wedding venues in Tampa : Wedding Rule
• Best Tampa Date Night : That’s So Tampa

Pay : $22 - $24 / hour

Top-notch Benefits :

• Competitive Compensation
• 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Management Referral Program with a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
• Employee Meals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Up to 3 days Paid Bereavement
• Moral (PRIDE) Program - rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company’s values.
• Full time employees qualify for- Comprehensive Health Plans, Employer paid life Insurance, Supplemental Benefit Plans, 401k with annual employer match
• Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement

JOB DUTIES :

A banquet captain is responsible for overseeing the smooth execution of events, such as weddings, conferences, and parties.

They coordinate with the event planner, manage the staff, ensure proper setup, and provide exceptional customer service.

They also handle any issues that may arise during the event. It's a dynamic role that requires excellent organization, communication, and leadership skill.

you'll be the go-to person for all things event-related. You'll be in charge of coordinating with the event planner to understand their vision and requirements.

On the big day, you'll oversee the setup, making sure everything is in its right place. During the event, you'll manage the staff, ensuring they provide top-notch service to guests.

If any issues pop up, you'll handle them with grace and find quick solutions. It's a rewarding role that allows you to be the master of ceremonies for memorable events!

Education / Experience :

• Strong knowledge of Food & Beverage service procedures.
• Strong background in hospitality preferred.
• 2 years related experience preferred.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English.
• Proven ability to perform all positions in banquet operations in order to supervise and assist banquet personnel.
• Strong PC skills with a working knowledge of including but not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Schedule Requirements :

Schedule may fluctuate based on departmental requirements.

Physical Demands :

Physical demands include light work, prolonged walking and / or standing along with the occasional exertion of up to 50lbs of force.

Disclaimer : The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.