Banquet Captain

Join Our Team at The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center!

Are you a self-motivated individual with excellent time management skills? Do you have a passion for leading a team and ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Blackburn Inn is a historic luxury boutique hotel and conference center located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Staunton, Virginia. Our Conference Center is located on property with a physical address of 106 Village Drive, Staunton, VA 24401. We offer several unique event spaces at the property, including The Great Hall, Gallery 1828, Upper Gallery, The Penthouse and at the hotel in the Art Gallery and outside on our picturesque front lawn.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Responsible for controlling all aspects in the execution of banquet function.
• Effectively supervise the Banquet team during all food and beverage service.
• Coordinating every aspect of the Banquet team during all food and beverage service.
• Assist the Banquet Chef in the complete operation of the Banquet Department.
• Responsible for adhering to hotel policies and procedures.
• Responsible for adhering to all liquor liability laws.
• Must assist/conduct all designated staff/pre-function meetings.
• Prior High Volume Experience preferred
• Review, understand, and execute Banquet Event Orders
• Coordinates quality of food service between culinary and service staff
• Prepare decorative arrangements on food service areas
• Enforces all department standards and food service regulations
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations
• Use layouts to set and prepare all variations of event functions.
• Perform cashier duties as needed. Cash Bar
• Assist with serving tables, bussing and bartending.
• Help maintain audio and visual equipment. Understand all technical devises.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Why You Will Enjoy This Job:

Enjoy great benefits, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work in a beautiful venue that will inspire you every day!

The Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a self-motivated individual with an eye for detail who can lead a team to success with ease.

Requirements: 

• Must be able to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends, evenings and holidays depending on events schedule/.
• Must be able to work on your feet for long periods of time and be able to walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must have previous experience in a leadership role.

Who You Will Be Working With:

You will collaborate closely with our Food and Beverage manager, on-call banquet team, and sales team to deliver unforgettable events for our guests.

Where This Job Could Take You:

This position could open doors to further opportunities in event planning or sales, allowing you to grow and develop your career in a dynamic and exciting industry.