Job Description:

Hotel Hartness is actively searching for professional, friendly, and fast-paced Banquet  Captain to join our Food and Beverage team.

Job Summary: 

• Effectively monitor the daily operations of the Banquet Department, including providing support and guidance to fellow banquet personnel to ensure a successful and effective operation ending in a positive guest experience.

• Review all written communication, i.e., resumes, daily/weekly, Banquet Event Orders to determine appropriate staffing levels, room/station assignments, buffet décor and enhancements as they relate to banquets and meeting room set-ups.  Communicate all changes within the Banquet Department and makes adjustments according to the above items.  Communicate information to the kitchen and other supportive departments prior to and during events.                                                             

• Check all room sets prior to each event.  Meet with the Banquet Chef to confirm quantities of food items and timing of food leaving the kitchen and proper display ware.  Check all china, glassware, silverware, and linen items needed for the event.  Inform staff of specific needs for buffets and receptions.  Check staffing needs for upcoming events.  Check inventory needs for all upcoming events.

• Sees that all scheduled functions take place on time and according to plan.  All rooms are to be ready 15 minutes before time on BEO.

• Supervises clearing and post function cleanup.  Check servers out, making sure that function rooms, aisle and storage areas are clean, and equipment is cleaned and stored properly.  Assures that trash is placed in the dumpster. 

Hay Creek offers an extensive benefit and incentive package, including;

• Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Competitive Salary/Wages
• Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews
• Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments
• Complimentary Meals Daily
• Free Parking
• Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties
• Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America)
• 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property
• Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.)
• Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities
• Supportive, open-door policy work environment
• Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating
• Employee Recognition Program - 'Delight and Surprise Dollars'
• Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs.

We are an E-Verify Employer; 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at 888-897-7781.

Experience and Skills:

• Prior experience in Banquet Services required.

• Ability to work in a constructive, team working environment with a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude.

• Flexibility to work nights or mornings, weekends, holidays, and busy seasonal days (i.e. town festivals).

• May be subject to successful completion of background check and/or DMV check.