Banquet Captain

Job Description

What you will be doing

• Make arrangements for equipment needed for guest functions, ensuring its accuracy and completeness prior to the staff's arrival for room set up.
• Assist the Banquet staff in room set up. Make sure all guest tables, buffet tables and equipment are set up correctly. Ensure all requests and needs are met, referencing BEO's.
• Schedule staff for pre-meal assignments and function stations. Inform them of any special request or special instructions.
• Inspect food for quality and presentation prior to serving. Keep open communication with the kitchen staff, informing them of any changes or special instructions.

Location Description

6401 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53221 Welcome to the Crowne Plaza® Milwaukee South hotel, located off I-94, just under three miles from General Mitchell International Airport and less than 10 miles from downtown. Ideal for discerning business and leisure travelers, this upscale hotel offers the most contemporary full-service accommodations among Milwaukee (MKE) Airport hotels. A convenient airport location, free airport shuttle, a Parking program and more than 24,000 sq ft of event space make our hotel ideal for business conventions, meetings and weddings. A two-hour response guarantee for all event space inquiries and a professional Crowne Meeting Director, who will lead your Daily Meeting Debriefs, make event-planning easy for our hotel's guests.

Requirements

What we are looking for

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with guests and associates.
• High work ethic and self-initiative, prompt, professional service
• Ability to work in high pressure situations
• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Read and interpret BEO's to understand and verify room set up and menu served
• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!