Banquet Captain L Sheraton Hotel Portland Airport

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.