What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weddings & Events! – Banquet Captain position at Wedgewood Weddings?
Wedgewood Weddings & Events is hiring a BANQUET CAPTAIN
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences?
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a dynamic team?
We are seeking a dedicated Banquet Captain to join our team and lead the execution of flawless weddings and events. As a Banquet Captain, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our guests' satisfaction and making their special day truly remarkable.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of banquet staff, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure consistent service excellence.
- Manage banquet setup, including table arrangements, décor, and audiovisual equipment, according to event plans.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and act as the main point of contact for clients, addressing any concerns or requests promptly and courteously.
- Monitor event progress and anticipate any potential issues, resolving them swiftly and effectively.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organized banquet area.
- Foster a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration, and a customer-centric mindset among the banquet team.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Banquet Captain or in a similar leadership role within the hospitality industry, preferably in a wedding or event setting.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and staff members.
- Proven leadership abilities, demonstrating a proactive and hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics, ensuring the banquet setup meets the clients' expectations.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
Enough about you, this is what you need to know about us: Since 1986, the team at Wedgewood Weddings & Events 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.
At Wedgewood Weddings & Events, 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.
Our ultimate goal is to deliver the best value, service, and convenience to every client, every time. To achieve that goal, we hire people who care deeply about making every event special.
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!
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.
