Description

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Food & Beverage team as a Banquet Captain at Miraval Austin Resort and Spa located in Austin, Texas. Not only will you be part of a rock-star team, but you will also get to be part of a team that won North America’s Best Resort Spa and Texas’ Best Resort Spa by World Spa Awards!

We offer excellent benefits:

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates*
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance with only a 30 day waiting period*
• 401K with company match*
• Generous Paid Time Off policy*
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance*
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
• Access to resort facilities including spa services, programming, hiking trails and gym
• Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

*Exact benefit package is contingent on status

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, the Banquet Captain is responsible for overseeing all banquet activities. This includes leading other team members by coaching, giving direction and may include training. They are 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:

• General banquet preparation, room refreshes, and maintaining a sanitary environment.
• Contact with group representatives. 
• Coordinate with banquet staff set-ups, changes, and time schedules for all functions.
• Operate as a banquet server when needed, setting- up, greeting and serving the guest and breaking down the function.

Requirements

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Clear communication skills required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, pull, and push a moderate weight (about 25 pounds)
• Must have open availability 
• Must work well in a team setting
• Experience and a thorough understanding of banquet service. 
• 1 year of experience preferred 

Source: Hospitality Online