Banquet Chef - Casino jobs in Modesto, CA

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Banquet Captain supervises the FOH Events Staff and reports directly to Event Coordinator. This position also assists in maintaining catering inventory and keeping event storage spaces organized and clean.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees banquet service operations and ensures that all banquet service details are executed. Assist in ensuring that the events are on time. Make adjustments as needed and relay that information to the appropriate personnel.
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) at the beginning of each shift to ensure room are set as contracted.
• Responsible for the performance of the banquet service staff, including direct supervision of the banquet staff. Provides leadership to the staff in the absence of the Event Coordinator.
• Maintain all equipment and facilities in an organized, clean, safe environment.
• Communicate any areas of need, problems, and concerns to Event Coordinator.
• Perform quarterly inventories and order supplies, as needed in collaboration with the Event Coordinator

Rush Creek & Evergreen Lodge provide 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal Banquet Captain for the Lodge is pleasant, outgoing, mature, self-motivated, experienced in hospitality and excited to develop a friendly, professional & efficient culture for our guests and staff. The Banquet Captain must embrace flexibility, working in energetic guest service environments and strive to exceed all expectations with their interpersonal skills, high level of organization and fair & consistent supervision that emphasizes fun!

Ideal qualifications:

• Extensive guest service experience or training in hotels/ resorts
• Experience supervising people in a busy hospitality setting
• Skilled at creating a fun and engaging atmosphere while maintaining high standards
• Training or experience in training/coaching staff
• Excited to support our youth mission and interns
• Great at communication and follow-through
• Independent thinker with great initiative
• Computer literacy to include: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
• Excellent communication skills both written/verbal.
• Organized & efficient to accomplish goals and arrange information in a useful manner
• Problem solving with sound logic to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
• Interpersonal savvy to relate well to all kinds of people inside & outside the organization
• Able to build appropriate rapport for constructive and effective relationships
• Ability to use diplomacy and tact to diffuse high-tension situations comfortably
• Able to maintain clear two-way communication with others on work and results

Key personality traits:

• High integrity and creativity
• Exemplary ethics, values, integrity and an effective set of core values and beliefs
• Self-developmentally focused and committed to consistent personal growth
• Exemplifies honesty to ensure they are seen as a trustworthy, truthful individual
• Genuine & humble, able to admit mistakes and own flaws
• Adaptable to change and seeks feedback
• Composed & cool under pressure without becoming defensive when times are tough
• Manages stress well and can be counted on to perform during unexpected hardships
• Approachable & welcoming, spending extra effort to put others at ease
• Great listener who gathers information in a timely manner to help effectively
• Self-motivated with high standards
• Mature, personable leader with a relaxed nature

Key personality traits (continued):

• Execution oriented; enjoys hands-on implementation
• Leading a healthy, drug-free lifestyle
• Dynamic outdoor activity lover
• Flexible with a “whatever it takes” attitude
• Patience, patience, patience
• FUN!

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Able to perform all Essential Functions
• Pushing/Pulling: up to 100lbs - infrequently
• Lifting/Carrying: Average weight 30lbs
• Standing/Walking: frequently
• Kneeling/Bending: frequently
• Reaching: frequently
• Sitting (or standing if preferred) at a desk: infrequently
• Anticipated travel: infrequent (25% or less)

Details:

• Full time, year round position available immediately
• Onsite or offsite employee housing available for fixed weekly cost
• Hours variable, including nights and weekends as well as situational/crisis availability
• Healthcare benefits available after 90 days
• 401K eligible with company match after 1 year

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ABOUT RUSH CREEK LODGE

Rush Creek Lodge is the first new resort to join the Yosemite area in decades, and is located just 1/2 mile from Yosemite's Highway 120 entrance and 7 miles from the Evergreen Lodge. Set on 20 woodland acres, this hillside 'destination within a destination' boasts a grand main lodge and a mix of 143 lodge rooms, suites and two-bedroom hillside villas, all featuring a deck overlooking nature, the majority with sunset views. Rush Creek also offers a restaurant, tavern, expansive pool area with poolside bar, game room, guest lounge, event space, guided recreation and more. Like Evergreen, Rush Creek provides gracious and friendly service, top quality facilities with both private and communal settings, and a wide array of activities for guests to enjoy their time at the lodge and to explore the Yosemite area. Rush Creek is able to expand the Youth Program, environmental mission, and meaningful approach to hospitality that began at Evergreen Lodge. And like Evergreen, Rush Creek offers both on and off-site housing for staff and managers.

ABOUT THE EVERGREEN LODGE

The Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite is located on 22 acres bordering Yosemite National Park. The lodge is highly recommended by Fodor's, called a 'Hidden Gem' by Sunset Magazine, and described by Frommer's as "the classic Yosemite experience." Built in 1921, Evergreen Lodge has always featured cabins in the woods, a retail store, an excellent restaurant and a classic tavern. In 2002, the lodge was purchased and underwent a major expansion and modernization, reopening in 2004 with 48 new guest cabins, guest facilities, recreation programs and both on/off-site staff and manager housing. The lodge again expanded in 2009, adding 24 additional guest cabins (for a total of 90) and completing a variety of facilities and public space upgrades. The expanded Evergreen retains its original warmth, character and personal touch while providing the best all-around lodging and recreational facilities in the Yosemite area. The Evergreen provides great career opportunities for talented staff and managers. Since the lodge has a significant recreational focus, we seek staff and managers who are excited about the outdoors and lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

EVERGREEN & RUSH CREEK'S INTERN PROGRAM

In addition to its primary function as tourist Lodges, the Evergreen & Rush Creek run a Youth Employment Program in which 18-24 year-old young adults from urban backgrounds join our staff for a program of career-oriented training and work experience in a healthy, supportive community, coupled with exposure to outdoor and recreational life experiences.

Although providing a great guest experience is our first priority, our Intern Program is central to what we do at the both Lodges, and we are proud to run an enterprise with both a business and a social mission. Our Program's success hinges on our ability to find exceptional managers and hourly staff who provide support and mentoring for our interns. Those who are most successful and happy at the Evergreen & Rush Creek are genuinely excited about helping others and feel our Intern Program enriches their job, rather than adding an additional burden to an already challenging operating role.

Evergreen Lodge is also a founding Certified B Corporation, having met rigorous, independent standards of social and environmental performance. Rush Creek has also become a certified B Corporation as well, working like the Evergreen to use business as a force for good.

Both lodges also host an innovative onsite hospitality apprenticeship degree program in partnership with our local community college, providing yet another vehicle for social impact. The combination of hospitality, recreation, culture, idyllic setting, environmental sensibility and social mission make the lodges very special and unique places.

For more information about the Evergreen, visit our website at www.evergreenlodge.com.
For more information about Rush Creek, visit our website at www.rushcreeklodge.com.

State Requirements:

California’s requires those involved in serving alcohol to complete a qualified Responsible Beverage Service Training Program (RBST) and certification. A list of approved online training programs as well as the Alcoholic Beverage Control registration site can be found at this link. This is State requirement and must be completed prior to your first day at work.

California requires employees in a food service role to complete an ANSI-accredited Food Handler Program. This must be completed prior to your first day of work. Please click here for a link of approved training programs.