Renaissance Baton Rouge is currently seeking an evening Banquet Captain. This position is full time. The Banquet Captain is responsible for supervising and assisting with the setup, service and cleanup of all assigned banquet functions.

Essential: (partial listing)

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  Inspect the setup of meeting and banquet functions, checking them against the Banquet Event Order.
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  Supervise and assist with the set-up of assigned catered functions, ensuring that the hotel’s standards are met, and advance preparation for service is adequate to allow efficient service to the guest once the function begins.
• Act as liaison between Sales/Catering Manager and the in-house meeting or banquet contact.
• Respond to guests needs in a timely manner. Communicate problems/issues to the Banquet Manager, Banquet Supervisor, or the Food and Beverage Manager.
• Assist Banquet Manager/Supervisor/F&B Manager with the creation of the Banquet Work Schedule and completion of Banquet Wage Progress Reports.
• Assist in service of functions as needed.
• Requisition liquor for all banquet bars and maintain proper control over banquet beverage service.
• Supervise and assist the breakdown after the completion of functions to ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored properly.
• Inspect the sanitation of all function space and storage areas to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and organization throughout the department.
• Follow all state liquor laws.
• Be familiar with banquet menus and prices.
• Supervise banquet staff as directed by Banquet Manager/Supervisor/F&B Manager.
• Hold pre-function meetings, and check staffing and menus, prior to events.
• Assign side-work duties and stations to all servers.
• Supervise service of station or banquet room.
• Prepare banquet checks and obtain signatures from guest contacts.
• Monitor ongoing functions throughout assigned shift.
• Supervise the breakdown and clean up of all functions assigned.
• Verify server’s paperwork when event is complete.
• Prepare accurate captains’ reports.

Why join our team?

In addition to excellent working conditions and competitive pay, Renaissance Baton Rouge offers a complete range of benefits to eligible team members.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Rooms Programs.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

Discover the Difference at Renaissance Baton Rouge

We seamlessly blend Southern hospitality, upscale décor and convenient amenities. Located 15 miles from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, our hotel boasts an ideal location with easy access to top destinations including the Mall of Louisiana, Perkins Rowe, Louisiana State University and the Country Club of Louisiana. Guests can spend time exploring the wide array of nearby shopping, dining and entertainment options. Hotel guests are able to retreat to their spacious, modern hotel room or suite featuring luxurious bedding, a flat-panel TV and mini-refrigerator to store their favorite snacks. The hotel offers room service and an on-site restaurant for an upscale dining experience.

Renaissance Baton Rouge does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.

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