Banquet Captain

Banquet Captain

Dallas Country Club is currently seeking qualified individual for a Banquet Captain position. DCC, founded in 1896, is the most exclusive and prestigious private club in the area and we pride ourselves on hiring the best of the best. If you consider yourself the best of the best, please apply.

GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE: Varies based on business levels

Job Summary:

To support the Director of Catering and Food and Beverage Director in servicing our Members, guests, and wedding coordinators/planners. This candidate must have excellent verbal communication skills, the ability to lead as well as follow direction and must be a team player. This person must be motivated, visible and a proactive representative of the club. This person must be aimed towards addressing, anticipating and resolving Member and guest needs, by finding proactive solutions to situations that arise in a banquet setting.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

He/she will oversee banquet staff for scheduled events.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Work with Lead Banquet Captain and staff
2. Work closely with Banquet Chef for each event
3. Coordinate room set ups based on Banquet Event Order and Member needs
4. Walk all meeting rooms in the beginning of the shift before guest arrival for correct set-up
5. Monitor pre-function interior/exterior space for cleanliness
6. Must have understanding on how to read and execute a Banquet Event Order
7. Attend weekly BEO meetings and conduct clear communication on Events to service team
8. Make sure all meeting rooms are set accordingly to BEO's and are clean and tidy at all times
9. Daily recap of all event information submitted to Director of Food & Beverage, Director of Catering, and Food and Beverage team
10. Communicate effectively with Event Management, Member, Guest, Banquet Chef, Front of House Management/Supervisor team on all Banquet needs
11. Must effectively organize and communicate weekly routine of banquet setup and organizational needs with DCC Housemen staff
12. To ensure superior service and sanitation standards, all rooms and table top utensils must be detailed and presentable prior to every function
13. Make sure all equipment is in working order for the department

Experience:

1. Three years minimum experience in a higher volume supervisory banquet role, preferably in a club setting
2. TABC certified required
3. A working knowledge of ala carte and fine dining outlets is beneficial
4. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
5. Requires excellent oral and written communications skills
6. Comprehend reading materials, speak, read and write English
7. Neat in appearance and well groomed
8. Maintain proper associate uniform standards
9. Must be 18 years or older to serve alcohol
10. General audio-visual knowledge helpful
11. Good oral and written communications skills
12. Ability to manage banquet service staff, between functions and a large number of staff.
13. Must have Wine 101 knowledge, and basic knowledge of Cabernet Sauvignon versus Chardonnay.
14. Maintain a clean, safe and environmentally responsible work environment.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

1. Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
2. Must be a self-starter
3. Must frequently lift and/or move up items to 50 pounds.
4. Requires problem solving abilities