ON-CALL Banquet Captain - $39/hour

Ability to organize, communicate, and lead the team to a successful event. Motivate staff and create a positive, cohesive team to deliver exceptional service. Maintain complete knowledge of hotel standards as well as departmental standards. Knowledgeable of correct use and maintenance of all equipment’s. Cleanliness is the responsibility of all employees. Full understanding of all banquet menus and beverages specified by the group. Being flexible and ability to quickly respond to client needs. Ability to focus and pay attention to all details of the event.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• To effectively and efficiently supervise the staff to ensure successful banquet events.
• Responsible for training staff and maintaining a high level of performance according to hotel standards.
• Should be ready to assist at any time to ensure optimum service to our guests.
• Knowledgeable of daily features and activities within the hotel
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment always.
• Ability to follow directions from the client, Banquet Director, Banquet Manager as well as the Catering and Conference Services Manager.
• Ability to execute banquet events with minimal supervision.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Banquet serving experience required. Past banquet captain experience preferred.
• Past supervisory experience preferred.
• Any previous culinary training.
• High school graduate, some college.
• Minimum of 21 years of age to service alcoholic beverages to guests.
• Certification of alcohol awareness program, training in food, wine & liquor service preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate in English to management, co-workers, and to the guests understanding.
• Ability to provide legible communication.
• Ability to use Springer Miller POS and manual systems.

Organizational skills to lead a team to a successful event. Ability to utilize Springer Miller POS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift minimum weight of 20lbs.
• Capable of working consecutive hours without sitting down.
• Ability to lift and carry trays and ovals.
• 95% - Stands during shift. 5% - Sitting for opening and closing paperwork.
• 70% - Reaching, bending, lifting.

Hourly rate is $38/hour

Benefits:

• One free meal in the employee dining room per shift for all service professionals
• Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for discounted rates at all Salamander properties
• Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for free gym usage
• Free onsite parking
• Free ski pass for full-time service professionals during the winter; those full-timers who opt out of the ski pass are eligible for a bonus
• 50% discount on food and beverage for service professionals in the restaurant
• 25% discount off food and non-alcoholic beverages in the café
• We-cycle program located on-site
• Monthly service professional recognition program
• Eligible for employee referral benefits
• Annual recognition program with a live DJ and raffles
• Winter discounted rate employee housing may be available
• Dark blue jeans are the dress code
• Service Professional pet policy
• Discounted tennis and pickleball rates
• Hiking trails located directly on-site
• White water rafting outing

Summer Activities:

• Hike to Crater Lake, the Ute and Hanging Lake
• Bus, Hike or Cycle to Maroon Bells
• The Rodeo In Snowmass Village, Wednesday Evenings
• Mountain Biking on Snowmass or Aspen Mountains
• Attend a free summer concert in Snowmass on Thursday evenings
• Ride the Gondola to the top of Aspen or Snowmass Mountain
• Attend a classical music concert at the Benedict Music Tent
• Fly Fishing
• Horseback riding
• White water rafting
• ATV excursion
• Attend a show at the Wheeler Opera House
• Visit the Historical Society and learn about Aspen’s past

Winter Activities:

• Ski/Snowboard on Snowmass, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain (Ajax)
• Snowshoe
• Skin on Ajax in the evening, or in the morning/afternoon/evening at Buttermilk and Snowmass
• Ride the Gondola to the top of Aspen or Snowmass Mountain

***Housing options may be available

Benefits for full-time employees include but are not limited to the following with an employee contribution: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability after 90 days of employment. Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D are provided after 90 days of employment. 401K eligibility is available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment, and part-time employees after working 1000 total hours. Currently, 401K Match is $0.50 on the $1.00 of an employee’s contribution up to 6%; there is a 5-year vesting period. Applications for all positions are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Salamander is a drug-free workplace and participant in E-Verify.