Captain

Wedgewood Weddings is looking for a dynamic addition to our Wedding & Events team!

We are accepting applications for a Seasonal Wedding Captain & Assistant

This role is the gateway position that is designed to train you to have the potential to become a full-time Wedding Sales Consultant & Coordinator.

Our seasonal position is the perfect manner in which to learn the Wedgwood Way!

This opportunity is a fantastic way to learn everything about producing and leading our events while learning the catering sales process.

We create beautiful and extraordinary wedding ceremonies & receptions! This is a perfect opportunity to join our company at an entry level with the tremendous opportunity to grow.

First and foremost, we are looking for candidates with a positive attitude and a brilliant smile!

Qualified candidates will :

• have a passion for weddings, events and the hospitality industry
• possess a college degree or have substantial hospitality experience
• have strong computer skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• be able to analyze and solve problems while multi-tasking
• have tremendous interpersonal skills (verbal / written / listening / presentation)
• possess strong organization and time management skills
• have the willingness to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done
• be willing to work a variety of shifts, weekends, evenings and holidays. Evening hours are roughly until midnight and are the most common shift timeframe.
• be able to exhibit grace under pressure
• be able to relate to a diverse set of team members and clients
• be able to lift chairs, move tables and participate in the set-up / tear-down of banquets.

The position is a combination of the Reception Captain, Coordinator's Assistant and Office Administrator. The Reception Captain is the largest part of this role.

The Captain is the main point of contact for our couples during their wedding. They are responsible for running the timeline with staff and vendors, delegating tasks to the banquet team, bussing / clearing tables, moving tables and chairs for tear-down and thinking quick on their feet should any problems arise.

Enough about you, this is what you need to know about us : Since 1986, the team at Wedgewood Weddings has revolutionized the way couples plan their wedding to give them a happy and stress-free engagement.

With 50 venues coast to coast and growing, we offer beautiful locations designed to impress. We specialize in taking care of all the logistics meaning clients can sidestep all the planning headaches that are a normal part of arranging an event with traditional venues.

We're a team of hospitality enthusiasts who do whatever it takes to create flawless events. Together, we work hard, collaborate constantly, lift one another up, and push each other to do better every day.

At Wedgewood Weddings, we're committed to being a great place to work! From growth opportunities to our dynamic culture , we provide a foundation for building and nourishing successful careers.

When considering Wedgewood Weddings for your career, it's important to note that we work when our clients and guests play, so weekend and evening availability is a must!

You’ll love the competitive pay andfavorable bonus plan.

Ready to find out more? We’d love to hear from you!

The important extras :

• As is typical in the hospitality industry, this position requires regular availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as shifts of more than 8 hours and workweeks of more than 40 hours.
• Wedgewood Weddings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Last updated : 2024-05-01