Join Our Team as a Banquet Captain at Red Lion Port Angeles!

Company: Port Angeles Hotel
Location: Port Angeles
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Are you passionate about hospitality and love creating memorable experiences for guests? The Port Angeles Red Lion Hotel is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Banquet Captain to join our team full-time! If you have a knack for leadership and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.Summary: As a Banquet Captain, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless preparation and execution of banquet events. You'll lead and inspire our banquet staff, ensuring that every event is a success and our guests leave with a smile.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Team: Coordinate and oversee the banquet staff during food and beverage service.
• Support Management: Assist in the operation of the banquet department.
• Plan for Success: Review banquet event orders and prepare rooms for daily functions.
• Execute Flawlessly: Prioritize the needs of each event to ensure it runs smoothly.
• Maintain Excellence: Keep food and beverage items stocked and service times punctual.
• Ensure Safety: Report any equipment issues or unsafe conditions.
• Wrap Up Right: Perform opening and closing procedures, ensuring everything is secure at the end of events.
• Customer Care: Prepare and present bills to customers, addressing any questions or concerns with professionalism.
• Efficient Staffing: Schedule staff for banquet functions and help control labor costs.Additional Responsibilities:
  • Stay Organized: Keep your work area neat and tidy.
  • Professional Conduct: Always present yourself in a professional manner.
  • Safety First: Maintain a safe working environment and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Team Spirit: Foster good working relationships with all departments.
  • Policy Adherence: Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.Qualifications:
    • Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED; one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports, and speak effectively before groups.
    • Math Skills: Ability to perform basic math operations and interpret graphs.
    • Problem-Solving: Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
    • Tech Savvy: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
    • Certifications: Current food handler card and liquor service permit.Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with arms, and talk or hear. Occasionally required to lift/move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.Why work for us?
      • Competitive Company Benefits for Full Time Employees - 4 Medical plans to choose from through Kaiser Permanente and Aetna, a Dental plan through SunLife Financial, and a Vision plan through SunLife Financial using the VSP network.
      • A Retirement plan through the company sponsored 401k plan which includes a company match
      • Company paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage for Full Time Employees
      • Local Discounts at our other properties - We work with properties all over the Portland Metro area, as a member of our team you have the opportunity to receive special discounts some of our properties (discounts on parking, meals, staycations and fitness/racquet facilities)
      • Paid Time Off (Paid sick time for all employees, PTO for Full Time Employees)
      • Great EAP Benefits, day one! - As a member of our team you will have access to an array of benefits and resources starting on your first day, including 3 Free Counseling Sessions, Access to Gym Memberships & On Demand Fitness Class Discounts Free Confidential Legal Advice and so much more!**We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
        
        
        
        Compensation details: 18-18 Hourly Wage
        
        
        
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