Banquet Captain

Company Description

Settled more than 150 years ago by Bishop Jean Baptiste Lamy, this iconic Santa Fe landmark is steeped in history and has undergone a sensitive restoration to preserve its distinctive Southwestern heritage for the next generation. Guests can explore our vibrant culture of discovery and expression through nature-driven adventures, visual arts, ancient healing arts, culinary arts, and the art of gathering.

Job Description

Step into the spotlight as our Banquet Captain and be the conductor of unforgettable events, where your passion for service transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary celebrations. As the  Banquet Captain, you will lead with precision, grace, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting memories.

• Maintain good rapport with clients
• Coordinate the delivery of requested equipment and food for meeting rooms with other departments
• Oversee set up, and implementation of resort special events
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage outlining all needs for events
• Attend all functions, managing staff for the event, overseeing smooth implementation
• Maintain complete knowledge of the daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, amount of people; location of all Hotel function space and names of rooms; all styles of meeting and banquet room settings.
• Communicate changes to banquet staff.
• Set up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, dance floor, flipcharts, easels, blackboards, and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Coordinate with the Event Management and Sales team on the set up of table linens, skirting and tabletop items (water pitchers, ashtrays, glasses, and so forth) as specified by group and in accordance with departmental standards. Assist with the setup of routine audio/visual equipment, such as LCD projectors and screens
• Breakdown function areas as scheduled in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Coordinate deep cleaning of event spaces with the housekeeping and food and beverage teams
• Inspect set rooms for cleanliness and agreement to group requirements; rectify any deficiencies.
• Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment and supplies to be set up in function area; rectify any deficiencies.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all Departmental/Hotel policies and procedures including safety guidelines.
• Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items/surfaces, according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and hotel requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting other departments on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

• Experience at a luxury hospitality property
• High school Diploma or equivalent education, Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol.

• Superior professional appearance and manner, good character to work in a fast-paced team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Ability to obtain relevant state and local government certifications, such as food handlers certificate or alcohol training certifications, as applicable to the position.

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

Juniper Bishops Employment LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Juniper Bishops Employment LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Juniper Bishops Employment LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.