Assistant Banquet Captain

Goodstone

Assistant Banquet Captain

Middleburg, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Employee Meals

    Free Parking

    Flexible schedule

    Free food & snacks

    Free uniforms

    Company parties

    Employee discounts

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Wellness resources

    Job Title: Assistant Banquet Captain Company: The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant Reports To: F&B Manager

    Goodstone Inn & Restaurant's most valuable resource is our creative and innovative staff. Goodstone's excellence has been built on teamwork. Our select team of professionals works together daily to ensure Goodstone provides excellent service to our guests, who have come to expect nothing less than perfection. As part of the Goodstone Team, we are committed to inspiring and instilling a passion for excellence and allowing you to excel and grow as a team player! The Assistant Banquet Captain supervises the staff, operations, and guests of banquet experiences at Goodstone Inn and Restaurant.

    Responsibilities and Duties

    Always provide the highest quality of service to the guests, anticipate guest needs, and exceed their expectations.

    Coordinates with the event host on all aspects of the banquet function.

    Oversee all aspects of assigned banquet function activities, ensuring that food counters are properly set and ready for execution at the appointed time.

    Supervises and trains staff to set up and break down assigned banquet rooms according to contract and managers' instructions.

    Ability to respond quickly and accurately to guest requests.

    Display good customer relation skills and take the initiative to greet guests in a friendly manner.

    Plan the event course and orchestrate its completion promptly, quietly, and courteously.

    Discuss any last-minute changes with the banquet team.

    Ensure all guest requirements are set and ready 30 minutes before the event starts.

    Coordinate’s function details with a banquet, conference planning, and kitchen staff.

    Maintain constant contact with the Executive Chef to ensure decisions between food production and food service.

    Observe guests to fulfill additional requests and determine when the next course should begin or when the meal is completed.

    Guide, direct, and motivate banquet staff; provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

    Qualifications and Skills

    A minimum of 1+ years of a lead role with Events

    Great verbal/communication skills.

    Basic knowledge of AV

    Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

    Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written

    Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an effective and efficient manner

    Must be able to work with a sense of urgency while remaining calm, pleasant, and oriented

    Must be at least 18 years old

    Excellent attention to detail is a must

    Additional Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

    Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Goodstone Inn and Restaurant is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Goodstone Inn and Restaurant is proud to be a drug-free workplace. However, screening tests for alcohol and illegal drugs may be performed on applicants and employees as a condition of employment.