BANQUET CAPTAIN - MARRIOTT ATLANTA

Description

Reports To: Banquet Manager

Supervises: Banquet Servers, Banquet Setup

Job Purpose:  To oversee the serving details for banquets, receptions, and other social functions at our Marriott Atlanta Northwest Hotel. 

Job Responsibilities:

1. Requisitions additional help as required by banquet schedule.
2. Directs setting up of tables, and decorations.
3. Plans the serving order and orchestrates its completion in a timely, quiet and courteous manner.
4. Supervises wait staff and set up staff. Trains all set up and wait staff. Ensures that waiters and waitresses are ready to serve meal when it is prepared.
5. Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner and ensures all needs are met. Observes guests to fulfill any additional requests, to perceive when next course should begin, or when meal is completed.
6. Aides in the operation of banquet department.
7. Ensures proper banquet check control.
8. Actively participates in room set up and service.
9. Inventories all equipment.
10. Displays awareness and compliance with security, safety, emergency and energy procedures.
11. Relieves banquet manager and operates the department.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when business needs dictate. 

Atlanta Marriott NW (managed by Dimension Hospitality) Offers Excellent Benefits and rewards:

• Health Insurance: (Full-Time associates) Benefits are effective the 1st day of the month following the date you complete your enrollment, not to exceed 60 days of employment. 
• Retirement Savings (401k) 
• Paid vacation:  Eligibility for this time begins after 90 days of service (you will begin accruing on your first day). 
• Flexible Sick Days:  We offer flexible sick time which means you may use the time as personal time. Eligibility for this time begins after 90 days of service (you will begin accruing on your first day).
• We offer free meals to our associates.  Also, you are eligible for a 20% meal discount at Marriott Restaurants.
• Hotel room discount at Marriott International.  In addition, hotel room discounts at Dimension Hospitality-managed hotels.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Room for growth! 
• And much more!

Job Skills:

1. Use judgment and reasoning to cope with emergencies such as sudden illness, accident, or interrupted service.
2. Perform a variety of activities, changing activities frequently and sometimes without notice.
3. Plan and carry out an activity, such as a card party or dance.
4. Plan the work of others.

Requirements

Education 

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience 

• Minimum 6 months experience in banquets or food service.

Licenses/Certifications 

• TIPS certification and Food Safety certification