Evening Closing Captain

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding Closing Captain to join our team.

Summary

Mercantile Hall is an event venue located in the heart of historic downtown Burlington, Wisconsin. After opening in 2017, Mercantile Hall has served tens of thousands of people helping to celebrate weddings, corporate meetings, and special life events. We are known for our unique setting, small town love, and helpful, high-service minded staff. We are growing and are seeking part-time staff to add to our team of amazing event staff.

Responsibilities

This position requires availability to work Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays. Candidates should be willing to work, at minimum, Friday or Sunday most weekends during April-October. Shifts typically begin at 6:45pm, however, candidates must be willing to arrive by 5:30pm when required. The shift ends after the event concludes and the responsibilities below are satisfied (sometime between 12:30 and 2:30am at the absolute latest).

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Complete pre-shift meeting with Event Manager and review event timeline
• Greet the Security Manager and provide a brief of the event
• Ensure that restrooms are fully stocked throughout the evening
• Coordinate execution of toast with DJ
• Coordinate dessert service with couple, caterer, and DJ
• Execute transition from dinner to dance floor with Security Manager
• Coordinate any late-night food service as needed
• Coordinate any late-night experiences as needed (outdoor games, firepit, etc.)
• Coordinate with couple and staff to resolve any issues that arise
• Compete Closing Checklist with Security Manager
• Cover outdoor camper
• Remove lights and hanging items as needed
• Initial pack-up of decor items as needed
• Send Event Summary to Event Manager and any applicable Mercantile Hall team members
• Complete Cleaning Checklist and leave accessible to cleaning crew and event staff
• Ensure all outdoor items are secured
• Ensure building is locked securely upon exit from event

Requirements:

• Have a happy, positive disposition with a client centered can-do attitude.
• Be comfortable working both outdoors and inside the building when events utilize all spaces on property.
• Serve as an awesome ambassador for our brands.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use an extended ladder.
• Ability to lift/move various objects.
• Ensure that all fire & safety codes are adhered to during set-up and followed by guests (training will be provided) and safety guidelines are followed throughout the event.

Compensation

$200 per fully executed event

Are you the perfect Closing Captain to add to our outstanding Mercantile Hall team? If so, please reply to this ad with your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you would be a great addition to our team.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Mercantile Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $200.00 per day

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to lift and move heavy objects?
• Are you able to work late nights Friday-Sunday, sometimes as late as 2:30am?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $200