**Hotel:** Springfield University Plaza 333 John Q. Hammons Pkwy Springfield, MO 65806 Banquet Captain Full time **Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence** **University Plaza** in Springfield, Missouri is on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our team! With 267 beautifully appointed rooms, a whopping 46,059 sq. ft. of flexible event space, the EXPO center has an additional 112,000 square feet with a location that's the heartbeat of Springfield's vibrant scene, this isn't just a job – it's an experience! Imagine being part of a place where every day feels like a celebration, surrounded by a community that's as lively as the events we host! If you're ready to bring your passion and energy to the heart of the action, then University Plaza is the place to be. Let's make every moment count – apply now and let the adventure begin! **Benefits:** + Free Lunch! + Monthly employee socials to honor all anniversaries, birthdays, employee of the month and manager of the quarter recognition. + Positive team culture and opportunity for advancement. + Monthly coffee with the GM – free beverage item from café provided. + Discounted rates at Atrium properties. + Benefits: Merit Increases, Referral Bonus, Paid Vacation/Sick time/holidays, Health/401K, Daily Pay option, Tuition Reimbursements, Management training, Gym membership discounts, Auto/Home Insurance and Pet Insurance to name a few. + Conveniently located close to downtown Springfield and Missouri State University. Pay: $14.30 - 16.87 **Profile:** Telecommute: No Bonus Eligible: No Direct Reports: No Reports To: Banquet Manager or All Purpose Manager Equipment: Uniform **Primary Purpose:** The primary purpose of the Banquet Captain is to provide guests with an excellent banquet experience, by planning and implementing the serving details for the event. **Work Performed:** The Banquet Captain will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments: + Directs setting up for tables correctly and uniformly in assigned areausingclean pressed linen, clean unspotted silverware, clean china with no chips or cracks, clean unspottedglassware; + Confirm the table complements (salt, pepper, sugar, breadbaskets, etc.) have been properly cleaned andfilled; + Plans the serving order and orchestrates its completion in a timely, quiet and courteousmanner; + Ensures the servers are ready to serve the meal when itsprepared; + Set-ups, serves and/or breaks down coffee breaks, receptions, other special functions asassigned; + Maintain communication with the guest contact person for guestneeds; + Set-up, operate and dismantle audio-visualequipment; + Be familiar with and maintain knowledge of maintenance and usage of all Audio-Visualequipment; + Ableto perform job of Banquet Associate and BanquetBartender; + Able to understand departmental forecasting to ensure appropriate staffinglevels; + Assist Banquet Manager orAll PurposeManager with scheduling, training staff, and inventory; + Ensures service standards are being followed and takes corrective action when they arenot; + Guide, direct, and motivate banquetstaff; + Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents,injuriesand unsafe work conditions to management;and + Any and allother work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position. **Qualifications:** **Required Prior Experience:** Previous customer service experience Six months of banquet food service experience **Preferred Prior Experience:** Prior leadership experience **Preferred Education:** High School diploma or equivalent **Required Licenses/ Certification:** Food Safety certificate or complete training during initial 90 days. Alcohol certification or complete training during initial 90 days. **Physical:** Ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 pounds. Ability to bend and squat repeatedly. Ability to walk and stand for duration of scheduled shift **Other:** Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. __________________________________________________ When you’re an Atrium Associate, you’re a part of a crucial workforce providing the ultimate ‘Home Away From Home’ for our guests. We know that it takes a lot of time and effort to provide these exceptional experiences, so we reward your efforts with a competitive compensation plan and other benefits and perks that allow you to offer your best to our guests. These benefits include: + **Daily Pay** + **Significant Travel Discounts on Marriott and/or Hilton properties** + **401k Plans** + **Medical Insurance** + **Other property specific benefits** Plus, we make sure you can grow your career the way you want to through Internship programs, training and development and over 80 hotels that offer incredible opportunities for career driven associates. _____________________________________________ **_Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations._** **_Atrium Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training._** **_Atrium Hospitality brinda igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a todos los empleados y aplicantes de empleo y prohíbe la discriminación y el acoso de cualquier tipo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, edad, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, genética, estado de veterano protegido, orientación sexual, género de identidad o expresión, o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales._** **_Esta política se aplica a todos los términos y condiciones de empleo, incluido el reclutamiento, la contratación, la colocación, la promoción, la terminación, el despido, el retiro, la transferencia, las licencias, la compensación y la capacitación._** **Notice of candidate Privacy Rights:** **https://atriumhospitality.com/privacy-policy/** Atrium Hospitality is now one of the largest hotel management companies in the United States and we're still growing. As a result of our growth, we are always looking for great talent to join our organization. As owners and managers, we are responsible for the positive experiences of our guests and associates, and we strive to bring to life a culture that promotes the five simple values that drive our business: **Service** We deliver the best guest experience possible. We are a home away from home for our guests, and we are charged with making them feel safe and welcome. **Perseverance** We will be better today than we were yesterday. **Inclusion** We are committed to the equitable treatment of all associates as well as equal access to opportunities and resources for all, at every level of the organization. **Respect** We treat others the way we would like to be treated. **Innovation** We strive to develop, share and implement new thoughts, ideas and methods that improve our company, our operations and the guest and associate experience. **Teamwork** Our associates are our family, and we provide them the resources and support needed to produce the best work environment possible. In addition to our core values, we believe that being a responsible community partner is a defining characteristic of the Atrium Hospitality culture, including supporting a range of civic and community activities. We pride ourselves on four impactful pillars that support our associates, our communities and our future: Wellness, Embracing those with Disabilities, Sustainability, and Education. When a candidate makes the decision to join Atrium Hospitality, they are entrusting the very engaged and invested leaders of this great organization to support, encourage, coach, develop and inspire excellence in them. This leadership responsibility is a critical one, accepted with the pride and gravity it deserves. We recognize that when we do this well, we reap the rewards of a productive and engaged team; it is key to the success of Atrium Hospitality. The voices and opinions of our associates truly matter. We encourage, welcome, expect and act upon their input to help us make decisions that are in the best interest of our teams and the continued growth and sustainability of the organization. **Come grow with us!**