A beacon of southern luxury, InterContinental Buckhead Hotel brings the InterContinental Life experience to Atlanta’s prestigious Buckhead neighborhood. Forbes Recommended, this is an award-winning property that is consistently ranked among the world's best hotels with 422 rooms and 31,000 square feet of state-of-the-art multi-function space accommodating up to 1,100 guests. The InterContinental Buckhead recently underwent a seamless renovation in 2022, all while maintaining its high standard of service and hospitality. We are honored to be named #1 hotel in the South by Conde Nast and #1 hotel in Buckhead, #2 hotel in Atlanta and #3 hotel in Georgia by U.S. News & World Report. **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Assist Banquet Manager in overseeing banquet staff and coordinating banquet functions to ensure that the groups using the hotel’s banquet facilities are completely satisfied. + Assist in conducting training of banquet staff in proper set up, serving and clean up procedures. + Holds pre-staff meetings with banquet staff to review the specific needs of each group including service procedures, set-up, menus, order of service, and any special request. + May assist in scheduling and assigning duties to banquet staff. + Ensures all set up and closing duties are completed as assigned; performs set up and closing duties as needed. + Coordinates the timing of each course to correspond with the dining pace of the guests; assist in plating of meals; performs all Banquet Server duties as needed. **QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:** + The major responsibility in this position is to assist in supervising all banquet activities, therefore a significant portion of time is spent speaking, listening, and carrying or lifting, which is usually done while moving about the property or standing. + The vast majority of time is spent setting up for a banquet and supervising the service staff; therefore, this person is utilizing communication skills almost all of the time. This person is usually moving about the property while interacting with staff and guests. + A portion of time is spent handling and setting up banquet equipment; therefore this person may lift and/or carry items weighing 15 to 60 pounds at a time. + Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when reviewing and compiling banquet menus, schedules, inventory, requisitions, as well as to document. + This person spends a portion of time utilizing reasoning, training, motivating, and problem solving abilities. + Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, and variances are utilized at times. + Banquet captain experience in a luxury hotel environment **required.** **_The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job._** The hourly rate of pay for this role is $7.25 plus banquet gratuities. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. **Important information** : + The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. + No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. + If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here . + IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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