Venue Party Captain - Riverside

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on! 

THE JOB

A Party Captain will work side-by-side with the Director of Special Events to assist with the execution of all Special Event.

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

I.    Essential Functions       

• One Party Captain will be assigned to each Special Event on an as-needed basis.
• Participates in meeting with LM, MOD, Sales Manager and Chef to review all event details prior to an event (pre-shift).
• Works with LM to oversee set up of all events (completed 30 minutes prior to doors opening).
• Responsible for buffet replenishing, bussing, and timing of all plated events and adhering to outlined times on each SEO.
• Oversees equipment needs and concerns on the night of the event. 
• Maintains inventory of food in hot boxes and in kitchen to fulfill SEO requirements.
• Serves as a point of contact for the client or client representative.
• Assigns side work and closing duties to all event team members.
• Always maintains an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere during an event.
• Performs final walk through at the end of the evening with LM or MOD.
• Completes Party Captain recap at the end of the night and files all buffet / menu cards in the sales office.
• Fills out raffle tickets for staff incentive prizes.

II.  Staff Functions

• Liaison between Party Staff and Logistics Manager throughout an event.
• Ensures party staff is following company policies (no tip jars, no phones visible during an event, filling out staff sign-in sheets or TCAs as needed, etc.).
• Distributes and completes all staff sign-in sheets.
• Communicates staffing needs to LM throughout an event.
• Assists LM with managing break schedule for party staff members.

III.  Inventory Functions

• Accountable for all equipment used on an event, from the requisition process before an event to final organization after the event is completed.
• Assists LM with equipment maintenance and storage, notifying LM when things need to be reordered.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

IV.  Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Must have knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Knowledge of all appropriate table settings and etiquette

V.  Working Environment / Physical Activities

• Physical activities include walking, talking, seeing, hearing, pushing, balancing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, handling.  Must be able to grasp and hold very small objects.
• Ability to walk and stand for long period of time.
• Ability to push, pull, lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment with considerable noise and interruptions.  Must be able to change activity frequently.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. 

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of