Banquet Captain

Location

Irving, TX | United States

Job description

Opportunity: Banquet Captain

Supervise banquet staff during assigned functions, ensuring staff performs in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Assistant Banquet Manager – Assistant Restaurant Manager – Banquet Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Check Banquet Staff’s Event Orders to ensure that all information is accurate.
• Check room set-up to see that Banquet Event Order directions are completely followed.
• Act as point of contact for group representatives.
• Communicate all Banquet Event Order changes to catering or convention services office and affected departments.
• Coordinate with banquet staff set-ups, changes and time schedules for all functions.
• Verify staffing levels for the next day's functions.
• Adjust schedules accordingly through the addition or cancellation of servers, bartenders, and/or housepersons.
• Operate as a banquet server when needed; setting up, greeting and serving the guest, and breaking down the function.
• Inspect banquet areas at end of function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean.
• Post all banquet checks at end of the day and turn in to night audit.
• Abide by all state, federal and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Oversee staff to ensure that proper liquor controls are in use.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous banquet experience required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 35 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

T he Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport hotel features 506 rooms, 38,000 square feet of meeting space, a fitness facility and multiple food and beverage outlets. The over 306,00 square foot property is adjacent to the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Located halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, DFW International Airport is the world’s third busiest airport and one of the largest, operating nearly 1,750 flights per day and serving 57 million passengers a year. The hotel’s unparalleled ballroom and event spaces allow guests to host one-of-a-kind receptions and corporate conventions for up to 1,600 attendees. The Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport hotel is a welcome addition to the HHM family and represents an important gateway hotel for Dallas visitors.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

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