Banquet Captain

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Job Description For Banquet Captain

Description

Join our dynamic team and work in a beautiful setting with an unobstructed view of the ocean! We are looking individuals who can provide authentic and memorable experiences that deliver the Southern California Dream to our guests.

The Banquet Captainis responsible for making the function space visually appealing and presenting the menu offering for the event. This may include linen and table setting, food station design, and beverage service. Other duties include oversight of the general banquet preparation, room refreshes, and maintaining a sanitary environment. This person may assist in scheduling required staff for banquet functions.

The hourly rate for this position is $17.35/hr

Additional duties include:

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guest.
• Lead associates by coaching, giving direction, including training.
• Responsible for making the function space visually appealing.
• Presenting the menu offering for the event.
• May include linen and table setting, food station design and beverage service.
• Clean what you are able to, use housekeeping as a resource for help when needed.
• Assist with monthly inventory.
• Adhere to proper food handling procedures and proper beverage procedures.
• Proper knowledge of equipment uses and safety procedures.
• Other duties include general banquet preparation, room refreshes, and maintaining a sanitary environment.
• All other duties as assigned by leadership.

Hyatt has a very competitive benefit package for colleagues, which may include:

• 12 Complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels world-wide

• Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates at Hyatt hotels world-wide

• Bereavement and jury duty pay

• Vacation, sick, and new child leave

• Medical, dental and vision Insurance, discounted prescriptions, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account,

• Retirement Savings Plan option (401K) with employer match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Complimentary employee meals

• And so much more!

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
• Experience and a thorough understanding of banquet service.
• 3+ years of related F&B and/or hospitality-related experience.
• 2+ years in Banquet Captain or Catering Supervisor role.
• 2+ years Supervisory experience, skills & abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Ability to maintain close attention to detail.
• Experience and a thorough understanding of banquet service.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift a moderate amount of weight.

Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender