Banquet Captain
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Hilton LA Culver City
Culver City, CA, US
Summary
The Banquet Captain leads staff during functions to ensure guest service standards are met and banquet rooms are set up according to event orders. They act as the primary point of contact for group representatives and coordinate with various departments to ensure seamless event execution.
Job Description
Overview
Opportunity: Banquet Captain
Assist leading banquet staff during assigned functions, ensuring colleagues perform in accordance with established guest service standards. Set up banquet rooms, serve food and/or beverages, and help lead the staff at the direction of management.
Your Growth Path
Assistant Banquet Manager – Assistant Restaurant Manager – Banquet Manager
Your Focus
- Check Banquet Staff’s Event Orders to ensure that all information is accurate.
- Set up banquet room as instructed by management, and check room set-up to see that Banquet Event Order directions are completely followed.
- Serve the food and/or beverage in the order and to the expectation of the supervisor to ensure consistency throughout the banquet.
- Replenish beverages and food items as necessary, and check with guests for overall satisfaction.
- Act as point of contact for group representatives when management is not present.
- Communicate all Banquet Event Order changes to catering or convention services office and affected departments.
- Coordinate with banquet colleagues on set-ups, changes and time schedules for all functions.
- Inspect banquet areas at end of function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean.
- Abide by all state, federal and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
- Help with management to ensure that proper liquor controls are in use.
- Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Your Background and Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous banquet experience required.
HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks
- Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
- Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Company Match
- Daily Pay
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
- Travel Discounts
- Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
- Educational/Professional Development
- Referral Bonus Program
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
Hilton Los Angeles Culver City is an elegant, modern Culver City hotel with deluxe amenities, an onsite restaurant West & Co., and meeting venues near LAX.
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Culver City, California
Hilton Los Angeles Culver City is an elegant, modern Culver City hotel with deluxe amenities, an onsite restaurant West & Co., and meeting venues near LAX.
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Culver City, California