Description

ABOUT US:

From the hacienda-style architecture to the lush gardens and scattered artwork, Estancia La Jolla is a true Southern California escape. This former ranch dates back to the late 1800s, a history the property celebrates and honors. In Estancia's 210 casually elegant rooms and suites, this AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel feels like home.

THE JOB:

The Banquet Captain provides exceptional food service to property guests during events, special events, and other catered functions, as well as any other property hosted event as requested and scheduled. Provides guidance and leadership to banquet staff in set-up, service and cleanup of all assigned event activities in order to ensure a successful function and repeat business. Coordinates workflow, reviews work assignments, and provides training/direction to assigned staff.

YOU:

To be successful in this position, we're looking for an amazing people connector, who thrives on creating experiences and problem solving. This role as the Banquet Captain requires skills such as patience, empathy, and a desire to provide excellent service for our guests.

OUR CULTURE:

Be part of our award-winning team named TOP Workplace in San Diego 2022 and TOP Workplace USA 2023 by our Team Members. Estancia La Jolla is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts in the Americas. To provide our guests with exceptional service and the most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values. People who best fit Estancia La Jolla are sharp, hardworking team players. We look for candidates with experience in having fun!

THE OFFER:

In return, we offer competitive pay, health insurance benefits, Team Member and Family & Friends hotel and restaurant discounts within the Nobel House Hotel & Resorts family, Matching 401k (After 1 year), On-Demand Pay (Earned wage access before payday!) PTO, Complementary Parking, and Meals.

Requirements

Two years' experience as Banquet Server or equivalent experience and training. Prior supervisory experience required.

Requires ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meets/exceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction.

Prior banquet or convention services experience at comparable property desired.

Possess a basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards of comparable hotel, guest relations and etiquette.

Requires ability to serve needs of guest through verbal face-to-face interactions. Must demonstrate positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Possess a basic knowledge of the banquet department operations

Must have excellent customer service/communication skills to work with guests and providing a high level of guest satisfaction.

Ability to work on AM, PM, weekends and holiday shifts as required by operational need.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience within a Hotel/Resort environment.

At Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

If you enjoy being a part of a team providing an excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply!

 EEO Statement

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.