Banquet Captain

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience as a banquet captain or in a similar position
• Physically fit with good stamina for tasks such as moving and lifting furniture as well as standing for prolonged periods of time
• Willingness to work long hours and irregular shifts
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong customer service skills

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management in a fast-paced environment? Are you able to effectively lead and motivate a team of other staff members? Can you maintain a friendly and professional demeanor even in stressful situations? Are you able to put your best foot forward and present yourself in a clean and professional manner? If yes, you might just be perfect for this event management position in hospitality!

As a Banquet Captain, you are responsible for supervising and managing events at our country club to ensure that they run smoothly. Your tasks include managing your staff while prioritizing the comfort and safety of our guests. You set up and manage staff shifts and timetables as well as schedule the necessary training for skills such as customer service and serving etiquette that your

staff needs to succeed. When managing event setup, you run the floor as well as coordinate the food and beverage service by liaising with our kitchen staff to make sure everything is accurate.

In addition, you monitor our inventory to check that we have the necessary supplies, equipment, and furniture that are needed to successfully run an event. Using your excellent customer service skills, you tend to any requests, questions, or complaints that guests bring to you and work to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner. At all times, you make sure that our venue and facilities are kept clean and organized while following all applicable safety regulations. The job can sometimes be stressful, but you find a way to overcome any challenges that may arise. You find great satisfaction in knowing that your superb leadership skills contribute in a big way to the successful operation of our business, which is why you excel in this event management position with our hospitality team!

Founded in 1899, Austin Country Club is one of the oldest existing clubs in Texas and home to Harvey Penick, one of the greatest golf instructors who ever lived. As a private, family-oriented club that is rich in tradition, we are known for the quality of our membership and unmatched customer service that exceeds expectations. We are located along the banks of the Colorado River with Austin's iconic Pennybacker Bridge as our backdrop. Spanning over 180 acres of hill country vistas and canyon views in Davenport Ranch, our property is just 10 miles west of downtown Austin.

As one of the oldest and finest clubs in the south, we know that a great experience starts with great people. We have a tradition of excellence not only with club history but also with our team members. Our work environment is fast-paced, collaborative, flexible, and mission-oriented. To show our appreciation for all that our employees do, we offer generous perks as well as competitive, comparable compensation and professional development opportunities to help them gain valuable skills for their careers.

This full-time event management position with our country club works a flexible schedule that typically includes irregular hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays.

If you feel that you have the right customer service and leadership skills for this event management job with our hospitality team, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 78746