Banquet Captain

Description:
Please use this link to complete an application on our Company Career Page: https://lessingsinc.peoplematter.jobs/

Come join us at one of our premier catering venues as a Banquet Captain!

Position: Banquet Captain

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
-Oversee catered events.
-Schedule banquet service personnel and assign specific tasks or services.
-Ensure that safety and sanitation codes are followed.
-Train staff to recognize improper guest behavior.
-Examine the cleanliness of the venue, such as the condition of the bathrooms, prior to a function.
-Ensure that elements of a venue are ready before guests arrive, including the dining tables, bar, food, and beverages.
-Interact with the host to respond to any special requests or last-minute adjustments.
-Monitor the activities of workers and guests and respond to questions, complaints, or comments that may arise.
-Supervise cleanup, inventory, and storage of supplies and equipment.

Qualifications:
-Great problem solving skills.
-Great attention to detail.
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
-1-2+ yrs catering experience required.

Pay & Perks:
-Hourly pay
-Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees
-401K for Full Time Employees
-Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time Employees

The Company:
Lessing's Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing's operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, Lessing's Hospitality Group's focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.

Salary Range (NY only): $16.50 - $20 per hour