Banquet Captain

Banquet Captain

It’s a whole new world as a Banquet Captain at The Oscar Event Center Offering a unique combination of meeting facilities, event spaces, and culinary education resources, The Oscar Event Center is truly Cincinnati’s most versatile event center, and it’s connected to the one-of-a-kind Jungle Jim’s As Banquet Captain, you’ll spread your enthusiasm, leadership, and fresh ideas while training and overseeing your staff as you bring world-class events to life for brides, grooms, festival-goers, customers, corporations, and small clients. You'll work with our Executive Chef and culinary team to execute fresh, exciting menus and attract new business and clients. At Jungle Jim’s, we offer more than you realize and can help you develop skills that match your passions. We want to see you grow and evolve your career with us, so if you’re willing to learn, we’re willing to teach you. Apply now and start something big at Jungle Jim’s

The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s is rated 5-Star on The Knot, as well as the 2015 thru 2022 pick for Best of Weddings.

Job Duties

• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times.

• Assist and oversee training of all employees in your department and identify coaching opportunities to help employees continuously improve so that they can embrace new challenges and grow professionally and personally.

• Supervise and assist banquet staff as they execute the event from set-up through to tear-down.

• Actively listen to and clarify concerns and issues raised by team members and guests.

• Assist Banquet Manager with scheduling and ordering.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 21 or older

• Work environment includes continuous interaction with customers and co-workers in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors.

• Schedule may entail nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.

• Schedule entails flexible hours.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must pass a required criminal background check.

• Lifting, moving, and carrying up to 25lbs.

• Valid driver's license to operate company vehicles.

Preferred Skills

• 3 years catering or banquet experience preferred.

• Prior customer service, supervisory, and/or management experience preferred.

• Basic filing and record-keeping skills.

• Basic computer, math and data entry skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.

• Employee Discount: 10% at 60 days, 20% at two years.

• Paid vacation time starting at six months.

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance at 60 days.

• 401(k)

• Many opportunities for advancement