Banquet Captain Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel in Cornholme

The Banquet Captain is responsible for coordinating the delivery of all food and beverage for functions held in the Hotel and all details pertaining to functions being held in all Banquet and Meeting rooms in keeping with the standards prescribed by management. The position is primarily concerned with front of house activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Meet and greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• Coordinates with the event host on all aspects of the banquet function.
• Performs planning and organization functions for the banqueting department like maintaining the banquet logbook, maintaining, and updating function sheets / BEO etc.
• Checks banquet rooms, service, and kitchen areas for cleanliness, proper set up, and make sure sufficient supplies and equipment are available for the function.
• Oversee all aspects of assigned banquet function activities, ensuring that food counters are properly set and ready for execution at the appointed time.
• Respond quickly and accurately to guest requests.
• Plan the event course and orchestrate its completion in a timely, quiet, and courteous manner.
• Adhere to all banquet standard processes and hotel standard policies and procedures.
• Supervise and train staff in the set up and break down of assigned banquet rooms according to contract and manager instructions.
• Supervise and train staff in the service of food and beverages according to standards.
• Discuss any last‑minute changes with the banquet team.
• Ensure all guest requirements are set and ready 30 minutes before event start time (for Buffets cold food out 30 min prior, hot food out 15 minutes prior).
• Coordinate function details with banquet, conference planning and kitchen staff.
• Maintain constant contact with the banquet chef to ensure alignment between food production and food service.
• Monitor banquet personnel in the performance of their duties.
• Assist in conducting pre‑shift and pre‑function meetings.
• Actively participate in the set up of banquet rooms and service of food and beverage to guests.
• Communicate frequently with fellow supervisors and banquet managers about the progress of the day’s work.
• Communicate frequently with function hosts to ensure that their needs are being met.
• Ensure all guest checks are billed and signed by the host according to planned arrangements.
• Ensure accurate daily sales reconciliation and postings are completed and provided to the Front Office.
• Display awareness and compliance with hotel security, safety, emergency, and energy procedures.
• Ensure high grooming and hygiene standards are met by all banquet staff.
• Monitor the profitability of functions to minimize waste and broken or lost supplies.
• Assist the Banquet Manager to establish maintenance, repair, and cleaning schedules for all banquet equipment and facilities.
• Guide, direct, and motivate banquet staff; provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain flexibility to work various schedules as business demands, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Shamin Hotels is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.