Banquet Captain

The Hilton Charlotte University Place is hiring a Banquet Captain. Responsible for supervising the banquet staff and acting as the lead server to ensure quality guest service at all hotel banquet functions. If this sounds like you apply today to join our team!

• Directs the set-up of banquet tables and areas for banquet functions
• Review all function sheets for last-minute changes
• Ensures that all guest requests are promptly addressed
• Conducts pre-function meetings with staff to ensure the proper service and requirements of banquet functions with direction from the Banquet Manager
• With direction for the Banquet Manager, assigns stations to servers, assigns side work functions, and ensures that all duties are completed before each server signs out
• Coordinates and supervises all banquet activities to ensure that each course is served in accordance with the banquet event order
• Completes final billing and presents to the customer contact for payment. Ensures that all payments are processed by the Front Desk
• Provides prompt, professional and courteous service during banquet meal functions
• Functions as the lead server for banquet events
• Performs tableside or buffet food service as required
• Maintains a clean and orderly workstation
• Informs supervisor of guest comments/complaints
• Assists banquet associates when needed
• Assists in the set-up and breakdown of banquet functions when business demands are high
• Cleans tables of all glasses, silver, china, etc. during and after banquet functions
• Greets guests and continually monitors to ensure quality guest satisfaction
• Must wear the required uniform. Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

• Hotel Banquets: 1-2 years (preferred)

Our lakeside hotel is off I-85, a half-mile from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and steps from The Shoppes at University Place. PNC Music Pavilion and the Charlotte Motor Speedway are 10 minutes away. Features include a seasonal outdoor pool, patio seating with fire pits, a café serving Starbucks coffee, an on-site restaurant/bar, 20,000 square feet of meeting/event space, a 24-hour fitness center, and walking trails.