Banquet Captain

The beautiful Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel, located in the heart of OKC's growing downtown destination area, is looking for the right candidate to join our Banquets team. A Banquet Captain is responsible for supervising banquet staff in the completion of the assigned functions and set-up as well as overseeing the service and break-down functions in a safe manner.

BENEFITS:

• Growth opportunities!
• Marriott discounts at properties around the world
• Full range of benefits. Including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Competitive 401K with company match 
• Paid time off

JOB TYPE:  Full-time

A typical day in this position may include:

• 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.
• Make contact 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/bartender/house persons.
• 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 the function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean.
• Post all banquet checks at end of the day and turn them into Night Audit

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have the ability to communicate in English. 
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.  
• Ability to meet standards of appearance.  
• Can communicate well with 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 have experience as an event captain