POSITION: Catering Captain

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Premium Manager

FLSA STATUS:                

Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of catering servers during banquets to ensure that food is served promptly. The Catering Captain stays in contact with the host (on-site contact) throughout the event to ensure the highest guest satisfaction possible. Regular attendance in conformance with the policies established by ASM Global is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, in English.Must be able to make quick and accurate decisions.Consults with Premium Manager regarding serving arrangements and additional employees and equipment required.Supervises Catering servers.Meets with Chef on Duty at start of every shift to review banquet event orders for menu, timing, special request and Chef's expectations.Anticipate customers' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all customers, however busy and whatever time of dayMust be a leader, motivating the servers, resolving conflicts and exceeding guest expectations.Promotes and maintains the highest level of customer service to all SAVOR guests.Determines when a guest should not be served additional alcoholic beverages in accordance with SAVOR policies.Must inspect function space prior to start of function to ensure cleanliness, organization and ambiance, (first impression, attractiveness, etc.)Observes food being served to ensure that food is correctly garnished and arrangedCarries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's/department policies and applicable laws.Responsible for consumption sheets.Ensure front and back of the house are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.Ensure all closing duties for staff are completed before staff sign outProvide feedback on staff performance to manager and report disciplinary problems to manager and participate in the counseling of employeesFoster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee moraleComplete all paperwork and closing duties in accordance with departmental standardsNotify Manager when low on item such as lemons, creamers, coffee etc.All other duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities           

Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlinesAbility to work under minimal supervisionAbility to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays in addition to normal business hour as neededMust have professional attitude and appearanceSome travel required

Education and/or Experience          

High school diploma or GEDOne year's experience as a banquet server or banquet CaptainPrevious Supervisory experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities  

To perform this job successfully, an individual can be trained

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have a current Food Handler's Certificate and be TIPS trained.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Daily lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. Up to 10 minutes at a time.Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordinationMust be able to balance and have good manual dexterityConstant reaching, standing, walking and stoopingWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events. Irregular hours dictated by events.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

 ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.