Banquet Captain | Part-Time | St. Charles Convention Center
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Job Location:
Saint Charles, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 20 - 22
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Banquet Captain is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of banquet events including meetings conventions weddings and other special functions as well as supervision of retail concessions outlets and bar service. This hands-on supervisory role ensures that all aspects of service meet or exceed guest expectations by coordinating setup service and breakdown while leading a team of servers and support staff.
This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$22.00
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching
This position will remain open until December 31 2025.
About the Venue
The St. Charles Convention Center is the finest full-service convention center in the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Containing over 154000 square feet of flexible meeting space including 83000 square feet of exhibit space the SCCC is the perfect place for events up to 3000 attendees. Located mere minutes away from St. Louis Lambert International Airport the St. Charles Convention Center is surrounded by multiple hotels Historic Main Street and the Streets of St. Charles giving versatility to your commute and experience at St. Charles Convention Center.
St. Charles Convention Centers parent company Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all service staff before during and after events.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for event organizers and clients during functions.
- Ensure accurate setup service and breakdown of banquet rooms buffets and break stations per event specifications (e.g. floor plans timelines and menus).
- Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate event details and assignments to team members.
- Maintain high standards of food and beverage service and hospitality.
- Monitor the timing and flow of service; troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Train coach and mentor banquet staff; lead by example with professionalism and enthusiasm.
- Collaborate with culinary sales and AV teams to ensure seamless event execution.
- Ensure cleanliness organization and safety of all banquet areas.
- Complete post-event reports and provide feedback to management.
- Enforce compliance with health safety and sanitation standards.
- Assist with inventory equipment maintenance and requisitioning supplies as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; hospitality or culinary degree a plus.
- 2 years of banquet catering or hospitality experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting event reports and diagrams.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- TIPS or ServSafe certification preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
- English proficiency required bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Flexible schedule including early mornings late nights weekends and holidays depending on event needs.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Catering
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Hospitality Experience
- Bartending
- Guest Relations Experience
- Serving Experience
- Guest Services
- Supervising Experience
- Banquet Experience
About Company
OVG Oak View Group, LLC is an American Global Advisory, Development and Investment Company for Sports and Live Entertainment industries.
