Banquet Captain

About Us

At the cornerstone of Ladybird Lake and the Austin Skyline, the internationally recognized best in class Luxury Hotel Group, The Loren Hotel will bring a level of understated luxury and sophistication to Austin. 

With its unparalleled views of Lady Bird Lake and the Austin skyline, The Loren invites discerning residents and guests to experience the ultimate in understated luxury and curated Austin culture. Our modern hotel rooms, impeccable service, and exclusive amenities offer the perfect complement to our indoor-outdoor environment, uniquely set within Austin’s most beloved green space. 

We are Uncompromising by Nature

We are here for those who question the ordinary.  Who shun the mundane, the dull and the blunt.  The risk-takers, the tree-shakers, the trail-makers.  Those who believe in more, in further, and better.  Who won’t settle for second, or for “good enough?” or “nearly there?” Who will get to their feet and not be shaken by doubters.  Not afraid to be one of the curious minds.  Who will talk of the world with elegance and charm.  Knowing of its beauty, its delicate place.  Yet embrace those things that bring us on.  Art, food, wine, and song.  Find us, united by a love for life.  Its zest, its zing… its unpredictable turns.  Join our commitment, our passion, and flair.  Free spirits with soul.

 Our Full-time Eligible benefits include:

Participation in 401(k) with company match of up to 4%*

Medical with 0 deductible/0 co-pay options/Dental/Vision/FSA/STD/LTD/Life and AD&D/Hospital Indemnity

Paid PTO

Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program*

Complimentary Employee Meal*

Complimentary Bus Passes*

50% off Dining in Nido*

Recognition Programs, Incentives and Celebrations*

*Benefits available to Part time Associates

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with The Loren Hotel standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform when working
• Comply at all times with The Loren Hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Alcohol Awareness, Food Handlers, Safety, etc.
• Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• 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 Food and Beverage Manager.
• Assist in service of functions as required.
• Assist in banquet set-up as required.
• Requisition liquor for all banquet bars and maintain proper control over banquet beverage service.
• Supervise and assist with the breakdown 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.
• Follow all state liquor laws.
• Be familiar with banquet menus and prices.
• Know hotel services and facilities.
• Enforce all hotel policies and safety rules.
• Be familiar with fire exit and fire extinguisher locations and know how to operate.
• Supervise Banquet staff as directed by F&B Manager.
• 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.
• Supervise service of station or room.
• Prepare banquet checks and obtain signatures from guest contact.
• Monitor ongoing functions throughout assigned shift.
• Assist servers throughout function.
• Supervise clean-up.
• Verify servers’ paperwork when event is complete.
• Assist the F&B Director with the hiring and training of Banquet staff.
• Correct hazards and notify management.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by Food and Beverage Manager.
• Attend meetings as required by management.
• Submit order of all supplies (candles, note pads, pens, uniforms) to Food and Beverage Manager for approval and maintain inventory levels.
• Handle items for “Lost and Found” according to the standards.

Supervisory Duties

• 1-5 associates during an event

Core Competencies

Drawn from our core values, each competency is built upon a set of basic behaviors that are shared by all associates, regardless of role which include:

• Integrity and Respect
• Teamwork and Relationships
• Job Excellence
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Job Knowledge
• Judgement
• Planning & Organization
• Problem Solving
• Quality

Education/Formal Training

• High school education or equivalent
• TABC Certification
• Food Handler Certification

Experience

• 1-2 years previous experience in similar position.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic knowledge of customer service principles, food service function, and restaurant and kitchen operations.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc. 20 -40 lbs. Pushing carts, Queen Marys, hotbox, portable bar 50 -100 lbs.
• Carrying trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc using both hands at 20 -40 lbs.
• Ability to lift up to 40-50 pounds during pre-opening, putting furniture and equipment in place.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and to balance and carry trays loaded with food and beverages.
• Bending/kneeling: Ability to bend to lower-level cabinets and lift trays.
• Mobility: Maneuver in narrow areas and between seated guests. Continuous standing required to service guest functions; 100% of the time scheduled. Climbing approximately 12 steps 20% of 8 hours.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift.

95% indoor work. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees.