BANQUETS CAPTAIN

Yountville, CA

Laying in the heart of Napa Valley, The Estate Yountville features two magnificent hotels that embody the perfect getaway and retreat. Surrounded by vineyards, Michelin-star restaurants and exquisite views in Yountville, our 22-acre haven sits among one the most coveted viticulture regions in the world. We invite our guests to immerse themselves in a redesigned Wine Country experience in a delightfully vino-cultured manner: two luxury hotels with decidedly different personalities – the vibrant Hotel Villagio and its sophisticated counterpart, Vintage House, a chic and tranquil sanctuary. A combined room-count of nearly 200 rooms and suites allows us to create a memorable experience for any occasion!

JOB SUMMARY:
The Banquet Captain is responsible for supervising and assisting with the set-up service and clean-up of all assigned banquet functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Alcohol Awareness, Food Handlers, Safety, etc.
• Inspect the set-up of meeting and banquet functions, checking them against the Banquet Event Order.
• Supervise and assist with the set-up of assigned catered functions, ensuring that the hotel's standards are met, and advance preparation for service is adequate to allow efficient service to the guest once the function begins.
• Act as the liaison between Sales/Catering Manager and the in-house meeting or banquet contact.
• Respond to guests’ problems, complaints, and accidents. Communicate problems/issues to the Banquet Manager, Banquet Supervisor, or Food and Beverage Manager.
• Assist Banquet Manager/Supervisor/F&B Manager with the creation of the Banquet Work Schedule and completion of Banquet Wage Progress Reports.
• Requisition liquor for all banquet bars and maintain proper control over banquet beverage service.
• Supervise and assist with the break down after the completion of functions to ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored properly.
• Inspect the sanitation of all function space and storage areas to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and organization throughout the department.
• Be familiar with banquet menus and prices.
• Know hotel services and facilities.
• Be familiar with and enforce all Standard Operating Procedures for the Banquet department.
• Hold pre-function meetings, and check staffing and menus prior to events.
• Make sure all required equipment is available for event.
• Give job tasks to servers and assign stations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required. High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Alcohol Awareness Certification (must comply with State regulations)

Hotel Villagio & Vintage House offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hotel Villagio and Vintage House are equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)

https://www.theestateyountville.com/

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