Amazing reasons to work at LAZ Parking!

• Pay Rate: $35.00
• Location: Pendry Hotel West Hollywood
• Shift varies.
• Pay Active- on demand access to up to 50% of your pay!!!
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Part-time hours available!
• Building of long-lasting friendships/relationships
• Job training and career development

We recognize our LAZ family members as our most important asset and, as part of our commitment to people, we strive to ensure that our package of benefits provides peace of mind. LAZ Parking offers a generous benefits package including:

• Medical/RxHealthcare Financing Options - Get 0% financing to help pay for health-related expenses
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Supplemental Health
• And much more!

We are committed to help you be well, not just at work but across all aspects of your life. The following programs are available to help support you, free of charge.

• Health Coaching & Resources One-on-one health coaching is available to all employees whether you choose to enroll in LAZ Benefits or not.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you and eligible members of your household have 24/7 access to confidential counseling.
• Smoking Cessation Program

The Spirit of the Position:

The Banquet Captain is responsible for coordinating, supervising the banquet functions for the hotel when the Banquet Manager is not available or assist the Banquet Manager during the function. Assists management in supervising service personnel to ensure that member and guest satisfaction and presentation standards are consistently attained.

What will I do?

* Under general supervision, coordinates and supervises catered events based on client specifications and documented in the Banquet Event Order.

* Works with Food and Beverage Managers, Banquet Manager, Banquet Chef, and others to coordinate

personnel requirements for private functions.

* Supervises and directs banquet staff during all phases of a catered event.

* Effectively and regularly communicates expectations and service goals to staff.

* Assists in the creation and implementation of employee incentives and morale-boosting programs.

* Assists in the development and execution of short- and long-term department goals.

* Coordinates food service between kitchen and banquet service staff.

* Inspects all linens daily for proper appearance.

* Assists with inventory of all banquet service ware, equipment and supplies to meet required needs.

* Enforces established club rules, regulations and policies.

* Prepares and reviews table diagrams, guest tables and set-up needs for special functions.

* Participates in or conducts pre-function meeting with servers to ensure smooth, efficient service; assigns

server stations and coordinates the timing of courses.

* Ensures that all banquet staff are well-groomed and in proper uniform.

* Assists with training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating of banquet service staff.

* Assures the neatness, cleanliness and safety of all banquet areas.

* Interacts with banquet host or hostess to assure all needs are being met.

* May serve "VIP" guests.

* Assures that state and local laws and the company's policies and procedures for the service of alcoholic

beverages are consistently followed.

* Analyzes accurately situations requiring solutions and adopts an effective plan of action.

* Notifies management of member and guest complaints.

* Oversees breakdown of event, including clean-up activities and securing the facilities.

* Completes an after-event "Banquet Service Catering Report" to improve quality and efficiency of banquet

functions.

* Ensures that all appropriate charges are billed correctly to each event and forwarded to the Accounting

Department.

* Attends Banquet Department meetings and confers with management to identify, plan and develop methods

and procedures to obtain greater efficiency.

* Completes other appropriate assignments made by the Banquet Manager.

Licenses and Special Requirements

* Food safety certification.

* Alcohol beverage certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

* Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and

twist or reach.

* Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.

* Continuous repetitive motions.

* Work in hot, humid and noisy environment

Education and/or Experience

* High school graduate or equivalent.

* Previous fine dining and banquet experience.

* Must be at least 19 years of age to serve alcohol.

* Minimum two years of banquet supervisory experience.

* Proven track record in successfully assisting all types of banquet functions and other special events.

* Some liquor and public entertainment license knowledge.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

* Knowledge of the principles, procedures and equipment used in the storage, care, preparation, cooking, dispensing and serving of food in large quantities.

* Able to work flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays and split shifts.

* Must have good communications skills and a dynamic, outgoing personality.

* Good organizational and follow-through skills.

* Ability to demonstrate proper banquet wine service.

* Knowledge of kitchen and banquet equipment.

* Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

To be hired, all candidates must submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

This Employer participates in E-Verify.