What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Captain position at LUX Events, INC?
Join our fun and dynamic team at LUX Catering and Events – we're on the hunt for a vibrant, enthusiastic, and detail oriented individual to be a part of our success story! LUX, an award-winning Catering and Event company in SLC, is dedicated to crafting unforgettable events. With a 25-year legacy in the industry, LUX is continuing to innovate an ever-changing landscape. We are eagerly seeking a self-driven individual. Come be a part of the LUX team and help create exceptional experiences!
Banquet Captains understand and execute the entire event production process from loading at LUX, to set-up and final tear down and clean up of each event successfully. Providing exceptional service and memorable experiences for each and every client, and team members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Discuss details with Event Producer to ensure all specifics and special needs are covered prior to the event
- Collaborate with the Event Chef and beverage teams on menu specifics and timeline.
- Ensures all event staff have a professional appearance (i.e. uniforms and grooming - following the LUX dress standards), and affable demeanor
- Check-in all FOH staff as they report to LUX and assign specific job duties.
- Conduct a team meeting prior to departure of event to discuss pertinent details and specifics
- Uses “Eyes On” throughout entire shift
- Continuously encourage, develop, and delegate staff through the entire event
- Supervise the proper breakdown and cleaning of the event area. Ensure all equipment is sanitized and stored properly. Lead must complete a walk-through with the venue contact upon departure
- Attend job site visits for planning purposes, as needed.
- Complete the event review form and any other relevant event paperwork and submit the paperwork at the end of each shift.
- Conduct training on-site at LUX as well as in the field.
Requirements, Education, and Experience:
- Experience leading a team in a fast paced restaurant or event environment.
- Must obtain a Utah Food Handler Permit and if 21 years of age a Utah Alcohol Servers Certificate.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English professionally.
- Current driver's license without any outstanding citations
Essential Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Knowledge of service and fine dining.
- Familiar with the sequence of service and off-premise events.
- Ability to interact with diverse groups and foster a cooperative work environment.
- Dependable and responsible.
- Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Time management skills.
- Commitment to quality
- Have the willingness to help team members out by covering shifts, or filling in any FOH position needed
- Maintain and express a positive attitude while interacting with clients and fellow team members
Physical Demands:
- This job requires a high level of physicality. Event Lead must be able to consistently move for 8 hours or more
- Regularly required to lift and/or move, push or pull up to 25 lbs - 60lbs
- Specific vision requirements for operating LUX motor vehicle