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Portland Embassy Suites7900 Northeast 82nd AvenuePortland OR 97220Banquet CaptainFull timeEmbassy Suites Portland Airport located on Airport Way
If you enjoy engaging with people from all over the world and making meaningful connections as well as taking steps to WOW people we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow a career in hospitality with a worldclass property.
Enjoy A Free Shift Meal Free Parking & Travel Discounts when you join our Embassy Suites Family
Full Time Position Must have Weekend Availability Mix of Am & PM Shifts
**This is a nontipped hourly rate position with a pay range of $22.00$24.00 per hour**
The Embassy Suites Portland Airport features 251 guest suites and 20000 sq. ft. of meeting space. The hotel is located less than half a mile outside the Portland International Airport seven miles from downtown Portland and nine miles from downtown Vancouver. The hotel has convenient access to the lightrail public transportation reaching the suburban areas of metroPortland.
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.
If you have experience with banquet events enjoy making meaningful connections figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do and you love it we want you!
Work Performed:
TheBanquet Captainwill be tasked with the following duties responsibilities and assignments:
Directs setting up for tables correctly and uniformly in assigned areausingclean pressed linen clean unspotted silverware clean china with no chips or cracks clean unspottedglassware;
Confirm the table complements (salt pepper sugar breadbaskets etc. have been properly cleaned andfilled;
Plans the serving order and orchestrates its completion in a timely quiet and courteousmanner;
Ensures the servers are ready to serve the meal when itsprepared;
Setups serves and/or breaks down coffee breaks receptions other special functions asassigned;
Maintain communication with the guest contact person for guestneeds;
Setup operate and dismantle audiovisualequipment;
Be familiar with and maintain knowledge of maintenance and usage of all AudioVisualequipment;
Ableto perform job of Banquet Associate and BanquetBartender;
Able to understand departmental forecasting to ensure appropriate staffinglevels;
Assist Banquet Manager orAll PurposeManager with scheduling training staff and inventory;
Ensures service standards are being followed and takes corrective action when they arenot;
Guide direct and motivate banquetstaff;
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures including reporting accidentsinjuriesand unsafe work conditions to management;and
Any and allother work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.
Qualifications:
Required Prior Experience:
Previous customer service experience
Six months of banquet food service experience
Preferred Prior Experience:
Prior leadership experience
Preferred Education:
High School diploma or equivalent
Required Licenses/ Certification:
Oregon Food Handlers Food Safety certificate or complete training during initial 30 days.
OLCC Alcohol certification or complete training during initial 30 days.
Physical:
Ability to lift pull and push up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend and squat repeatedly. Ability to walk and stand for duration of scheduled shift
Other:
Must be flexible to working days early mornings evenings nightsweekendsand holidays.
At Atrium Hospitality youre a valued part of a team creating unforgettable guest experiences. We recognize and reward your dedication with competitive pay great benefits and exciting perks to support you on and off the job.
Including:
Daily Pay Get paid when you need it
Exclusive Travel Discounts Save big at Marriott and Hilton properties
401k Plans Invest in your future
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Your health matters to us
Additional PropertySpecific Perks Because every location has something special to offer
But we dont just offer jobswe help you build careers. With internship programs training plans hundreds of self paced on line classes and opportunities at 70 hotels nationwide you can grow your future the way you want.
Ready to take the next step Join a team that values you and your future!
Full-Time