** Banquet Captain**

**Job Category****:** Food & Beverage **Requisition Number****:** BANQU003123 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly or indirectly supervises associates and/or supervisors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in

accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but

are not limited to: interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work;

appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving

problems.

Major Responsibilities

Ensures that each Guest receives outstanding Guest Service by providing a Guest friendly

environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every Guest, maintaining outstanding

standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of Guest Service.

Empowered to guarantee total guest satisfaction, display hospitality and professionalism to our

guests at all times, take pride in representing AURO Hotels professionally with our guests and

assuring that all transactions with guests are handled in a legal and ethical manner.

Understands and apply all property safety and security procedures to maintain a secure and safe

environment for associates and guests at all times. In the event of an accident or emergency,

gets medical attention if necessary and contacts the GM or Human Resources immediately.

Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company associates to foster and promote a

positive working environment.

Essential Job Functions

Ensure that a high level of sanitation and cleanliness is maintained before, during and after

each shift.

Review any changes on Banquet Event Orders (BEO) including, guarantees, times, set-up

requirements, checking with banquet manager and event planning manager for any last minute

opportunities. Check function room for cleanliness, burnt light bulbs, proper door signage and

making sure it is damage free.

Maintain constant contact with Banquet Chef to ensure complete, effective communication

between food production and food service. Coordinates pick-up times and gives exact count

after guests have been seated, advises as to last minute timing and any special menu requests.

Conducts daily stand-up, reviewing any general information for servers, along with pre-meal

briefing and uniform inspection. Post end of shift side duties.

Inspects table place settings, including table linen, silverware, china, glass and condiments for

correct placement by servers and to ensure that each element is clean, undamaged and

attractive

Responsible for proper setting of buffet tables and other food service tables used for catering

functions.

Sees that all functions take place on time and according to plan. All rooms are to be ready 30

minutes ahead of scheduled time and ready to receive guests. Responsible for all servers on the

floor and supervises service received by guest throughout each function assigned. Staff is ready

at attention 15 minutes before start time.

Supervises clearing and post function clean up. Checks servers out, making sure that function

rooms, back hall and storage areas are neat and clean and equipment is cleaned and stored

properly. Makes sure any breakfast functions for the next day are set and ready.

Prepares banquet check, double-checking for accuracy and making any additions needed and

has host sign it. Completes a detailed captains critique for each assigned function. Distributes

all necessary paperwork at end of shift.

Reviews next days BEOs, checking for staffing and any changes. Fills out equipment and food

requisitions as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Complies with Company Standards of Service as outlined for AURO Hotels.

Projects a favorable image of AURO Hotels to the public at all times.

Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with

established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position.

Treats guests, vendors, customers and co-workers with professionalism and respect at all times.

Completes Departmental, AURO Hotels and Brand standards training as assigned.

Maintains a clean and neat appearance at all times.

Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic

beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties, work

hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to

perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Experience/Education

High school diploma or general education degree or equivalent combination of education and

experience required.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid State Drivers License (anyone driving a Company vehicle or required to drive as a part of their

job); Others required by Brand Standard and/or State Law.

Computer Skills

As required by Brand Standard and Company standards

Language Ability

Ability to speak effectively with customers and/or associates. Ability to write clearly and legibly.

Math Ability

Able to perform basic math problems.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve basic problems and/or know when it is necessary to get a manager to assist in problem

solving.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work for this position is

usually performed in a climate-controlled environment. However, the associate may be required to

work outside in extreme heat, cold, rain, wind or inclement weather as the demands of the position so

dictate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate is occasionally

required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms or operate a computer. While

performing the duties of this job the associate is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle,

organize or lift items. The associate is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The associate is

frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the associate is

constantly required to use their vision to perform an activity such as but not limited to determining the

accuracy, neatness, attention to detail, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

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