Banquet Captain l Sheraton Hotel Portland Airport
The Sheraton at PDX (PM Hotels), the airport’s first luxury hotel, is seeking motivated individuals to join our amazing Banquet Team. As a Banquet Captain at the Sheraton, you will have the unique opportunity to enhance our guest experience while developing your leadership skills and advancing your hospitality career.
· Title Banquet Captain
· Schedule Full Time
· Hours Varies but candidates must have weekend, holiday, and evening/night availability
· Pay: $21/hr + DOE
Candidates must have supervisor or management experience in hospitality or food service. Previous experience as a Banquet Captain or Hotel Restaurant Manager a plus.
Working in banquets is just the beginning for PM Hotels’ family of employees. Full-time associates (30+ hours/week) enjoy the following benefits:
Immediate Benefits Include
· Free Parking
· Free shuttle from the PDX terminal for TriMet riders
· Steeply discounted rates at partner hotels
· Free shift meal provided by our own kitchen
· Uniform provided
Full benefits beginning the first day of the following month after hire
· Medical
· Dental
· Vision
· 401K Matching
· Personal health insurance (Aflac, etc.)
· Medical Savings Account
Ongoing benefits
· Sick Pay
· Paid Vacation
· Double-time for select holidays
· Two floating personal holidays per-year
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Supervise banquet staff in the completion of assigned functions and set-up, as well as oversee the service and break-down functions in a safe manner.
- Check server and house-person Banquet Event Orders to ensure that all information is accurate.
- Check room set-up to see that Banquet Event Order directions are completely followed. Ensure that all public areas are neat and clean.
- Work directly with group representatives. Explain how to make contact if needed throughout the function.
- Communicate all Banquet Event Order changes to catering or convention services office and affected departments.
- Coordinate with banquet staff set-ups, changes and time schedules for all functions.
- Verify staffing levels for the next day's functions. Adjust schedules accordingly through the addition or cancellation of servers, bartenders, and/or housepersons.
- Operate as a banquet server when needed; setting up, greeting and serving the guest, and breaking down the function.
- Inspect banquet areas at end of function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean.
- Accurately calculate, total, close and post all banquet checks/banquet event orders at end of the day and turn in to night audit.
- Abide by all state, federal and corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages. Oversee staff to ensure that proper liquor controls are in use.
- Oversee any cash handling staff to ensure that PM Hotel Group’s cash handling policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Abilities Required
· Must have the ability to communicate in English.
· Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
· Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
· Communicate professionally and with courtesy, both with coworkers and guests.
· Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift.
· Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
· Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
· Adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.
Title Banquet Captain
Reports to Banquet Manager
Schedule Full Time
Hours Varies but candidates must have weekend, holiday, and evening/night availability
Pay: $21/hr + DOE
All offers are contingent upon passing a background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Banquet Leadership: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- Oregon Food Handlers Card (Required)
- OLCC Service Permit (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, OR 97220 (Required)
Work Location: In person