Proof of the Pudding (POP) is proud to provide the food and beverage services at Georgia International Convention Center. POP offers fine-quality concessions and catering for meetings, exhibit hall booths, conventions, and special events. Georgia International Convention Center includes a 9,800 sq. ft. state-of-the-art culinary arts center and Georgia's largest ballroom at 40,000 sq. ft.
Join our reputable banquet team as a Banquet Captain! We are seeking knowledgeable, well-organized, and professional Banquet Captains to provide our customers with a first-class experience. Banquet Captains will be a point person of leadership on the event floor to the client and the POP team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the setting of tables completely according to diagram and/or sample table.
- Managing time effectively.
- Delegating tasks to the banquet team
- Managing the team that is scheduled to run each event.
- Assist Banquet Manager in scheduling to the needs of the business several months in advance and also for last minute “pop-up” events. Additionally, assisting the banquet manager with hiring.
- Communicating with serving, bartending and culinary staff to ensure all scheduled staff is trained and prepared for event.
- Conducting pre-shift meetings and managing the team of staff that is scheduled to run each event.
- Responsible for setting buffet stations which may include décor.
- Responsible for managing inventory of equipment and assisting with the set up and breakdown of events
- Serve and clear food and beverage quietly, professionally, and quickly, using proper serving and clearing techniques.
- Keep work area clean, and coordinate actions with the banquet team members, and all other members of the front and back of the house to ensure flawless customer service.
- Maintain good grooming and personal hygiene.
- Reporting to the Banquet Manager and preforming any tasks assigned in order to execute a flawless event.
- Working “offsite” events at our other locations: Buford Community Center, Chastain Park Amphitheater, Etc.
Performs other related duties as needed.