Banquet Captain
Davidson Hospitality Group

Property Description

Newport Beachside Hotel, located in the sunny and vibrant Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is seeking talented individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a beachfront hotel that offers exceptional service and a tropical paradise experience to our guests. With positions available in front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, spa, and more, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our hotel boasts stunning ocean views, modern amenities, and a lively atmosphere, creating an exciting work environment. As a member of the Newport Beachside Hotel team, you'll have the chance to provide exceptional service to our guests, work in a picturesque beachfront location, and be a part of a renowned hospitality brand. Join us in delivering unforgettable hospitality experiences and become a valued member of our team at Newport Beachside Hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, FL!

Overview

As Newport Beachside Hotel transitions to The Sunny, we are looking for an experienced and energetic Part-Time Banquet Captain to help bring our banquet and event services to the next level. This is an exciting time to join our team and play a key role in ensuring memorable experiences for our guests during special events.

As The Sunny evolves, our banquet services will be integral to creating unique and unforgettable experiences. The Banquet Captain will lead the team in delivering seamless events, ensuring that every detail reflects the new brand's fresh and vibrant identity.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading Banquet Set-Up and Service
  Oversee the preparation and execution of events, ensuring that all set-ups are in line with event orders and guest expectations. From elegant weddings to corporate functions, you'll make sure everything runs smoothly.
• Managing the Banquet Team
  Lead and direct banquet servers, bartenders, and support staff, ensuring they provide outstanding service and follow the event timeline precisely.
• Coordinating with Event Planners and Guests
  Act as the primary point of contact during events, working with planners and guests to make sure all details are executed to perfection. You'll resolve any issues quickly and with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ensuring Timely Service
  Work closely with the kitchen and bar to guarantee food and beverage service is timely, accurate, and reflects the high standards we're setting at The Sunny.
• Maintaining a High Level of Guest Satisfaction
  Ensure that guests have a wonderful and stress-free experience, attending to their needs and ensuring that the service meets and exceeds expectations.
• Training and Mentoring Staff
  Help onboard and train new banquet team members, leading by example and ensuring they understand both the technical and service aspects of their roles.
• Adapting to Our Brand Changes:
  Support the hotel's transition by incorporating new service standards and initiatives aligned with The Sunny's brand values and vision for a modern, elevated guest experience.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Banquet Captain or in a similar leadership role in events/banquets
• Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage a team and ensure smooth event execution
• Excellent communication and guest service skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on the event schedule
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to problem-solve on the spot and keep a calm, professional demeanor
• A passion for creating memorable guest experiences

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

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