Banquet Captain

Hotel: 

La Vista Embassy Suites

12520 Westport Parkway

La Vista, NE 68128

Banquet Captain

Full time

Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

Get to Know Us: The La Vista Embassy Suites & Conference Center, located in La Vista, Nebraska, just off I-80, is a full-service hotel and conference center with 257 well-appointed suites and a vast 60,000 square feet of meeting space. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional guest experiences with our complimentary made to order breakfast and evening reception, on-site restaurant, indoor pool, and 24-hour fitness center. Join our team and be a part of the exceptional hospitality we provide at the La Vista Embassy Suites & Conference Center.

Come Grow with Us: At La Vista Embassy Suites, we offer not just a job, but a path to personal and professional growth.

Salary: $17.50/hr.

Primary Purpose: 

The primary purpose of the Banquet Captain is to provide guests with an excellent banquet experience, by  

planning and implementing the serving details for the event.

Work Performed: 

The Banquet Captain will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments: 

• Directs setting up for tables correctly and uniformly in assigned area using clean pressed linen, clean unspotted silverware, clean china with no chips or cracks, clean unspotted glassware;  

• Confirm the table complements (salt, pepper, sugar, breadbaskets, etc.) have been properly cleaned and filled;  

• Plans the serving order and orchestrates its completion in a timely, quiet and courteous manner;  

• Ensures the servers are ready to serve the meal when its prepared;  

• Set-ups, serves and/or breaks down coffee breaks, receptions, other special functions as assigned;  

• Maintain communication with the guest contact person for guest needs;  

• Set-up, operate and dismantle audio-visual equipment;  

• Be familiar with and maintain knowledge of maintenance and usage of all Audio-Visual equipment;  

• Able to perform job of Banquet Associate and Banquet Bartender;  

• Able to understand departmental forecasting to ensure appropriate staffing levels;  

• Assist Banquet Manager or All Purpose Manager with scheduling, training staff, and inventory;  

• Ensures service standards are being followed and takes corrective action when they are not;  

• Guide, direct, and motivate banquet staff;  

• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries