Banquet Captain
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FIRST LIGHT RESORTS LLC
CA
Summary
Provide friendly hospitality to guests in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas while maintaining safety and service standards. Assist with restaurant duties, catering events, and professional communication with staff and management.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Rush Creek Lodge - Yosemite National Park, CA 95321Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 HourlyCOMPENSATION: Starting at $17.50 per Hour + tips
SNAPSHOT
A hands-on hospitality role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors.
IS THIS THE RIGHT JOB FOR ME?
Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?
Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?
Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature-filled setting?
Want to gain serving and guest service experience — with room to grow if you excel?
If that sounds like you, this might be the perfect role.
ABOUT US
We are a group of exceptional lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for servers who are excited about providing memorable hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
Competitive pay and benefits
Supportive, inclusive team culture
Knowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidance
Work where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s beauty on your days off
WHAT WE OFFER
Sick pay in first year; paid time off thereafter
Healthcare benefits available within 90 days
401K eligible with company match after 1 year
Regular work schedule with specific days off
If living in lodge-owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly cost
WHAT YOU WILL DO (JOB SUMMARY)
The Lodge is an amazing place to live, work and play year-round. Our Servers provide an exceptional guest experience during restaurant service for three meals a day, plus working catering events and BBQ's. We look for warm, friendly people with healthy, active lifestyles, high standards and high integrity, who have been top performers in their previous roles and love what they do. Given our location, most of our 300+ guests eat with us in our relaxed mountain environment each night, in addition to 50-100 locals. The Lodge is a coveted venue for weddings, reunions and small group events. The lodge caters 20-30 customized weddings and other special events each year in our outdoor plaza and other venues.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy helping guests and creating a welcoming environment
Are reliable, detail-oriented and organized
Can balance multiple tasks while maintaining food and safety standards
Work well independently and as part of a supportive team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work FOH and BOH kitchen areas to provide friendly hospitality to all guests
Communicate professionally with FOH and BOH staff, including management
Assist with other restaurant duties as assigned by Management
Communicate professionally at all times with all staff and management
Support team members and interns while fostering a positive work environment
Work safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipment
Comply with work shift schedules and break requirements
Perform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus
Minimum one-year prior work experience in restaurant/hospitality and/or banquet service experience
Food Handler Certification and Responsible Beverage Service Certification
Experience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment preferred
COMPETENCIES/REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong guest service and hospitality focus
Structured training in restaurant/catering service
High attention to detail
Capable of self-supervision
Reliable, dependable and punctual
Works well as part of a team and supports others
Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
Follows company policies, procedures and safety standards
Adheres to food handling and sanitation requirements
Communicates appropriately, supportively and professionally
Adaptable, takes initiative, and able to multitask and troubleshoot in a fast-paced setting
Demonstrates good judgment, integrity, honesty and professionalism
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
Leading a healthy, balanced, drug-free lifestyle
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical environment requires employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to adhere to departmental uniform standards
Frequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairs
Ability to stand and move continuously
Lifting up to 50 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 pounds
Working with required chemicals and PPE
Shifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours and help covering additional shifts when needed
NOTE
We are an equal opportunity employer and extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Qualifications
