University of California System
Banquet CaptainPosted
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Job Description
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Department Summary
UCLA Catering provides catering services at the Luskin Conference Center, Housing & Hospitality meeting and event spaces, and locations around the greater UCLA campus. The department produces over 15,000 events a year. Available services range in size and scope from the UCLA Coffee Service to large-scale, VIP gala events.
Position Summary
The Banquet Captain provides team leadership and supervision for all aspects of served events while overseeing the successful execution of the assigned events. The incumbent maintains a high level of customer service while adhering to all food handling and sanitation guidelines. The Banquet Captain also supports the bar manager with alcoholic beverage service.
Salary & Compensation
* UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including political acumen, social perceptiveness, and the ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner (Required) Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations with competing priorities (Required) Skill in maintaining a high productivity standard within a broad scope of responsibility despite frequent interruptions, changing priorities, changes in workload, and competing requirements. Ability to complete a large volume of diverse tasks efficiently, meeting established deadlines (Required) Skill in interacting effectively with guests, team members, and managers in a high-volume, public setting using positive body language, direct eye contact, active listening, and friendly and professional demeanor (Required) Demonstrated skill in supervising staff including delegating work to accomplish departmental goals and objectives efficiently and effectively, while motivating individuals to work together as a team (Required) Skill in controlling costs and inventory, including food, labor, non-food supplies, and other items related to the operation of a catering department (Required) Proficient skill using standard business software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite), food service applications and software, and hospitality sales software (Required) Skill in writing grammatically correct business English, such as schedules, memos, performance evaluations, and other routine correspondence (Required) Working knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and procedures for food service facilities (Required) Working knowledge of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits (Preferred) Knowledge of various catering service styles, such as French, Continental, Buffet, BBQ, etc. (Preferred) Working knowledge of University and departmental policies and procedures related to time reporting, payroll, and personnel (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
TIPS California Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) Certification (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination. Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.Must be available to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on departmental needs (Required) Drive University vehicles, such as electric carts, for events, site inspections, etc. (Required) Must be at least 21 years of age or older (Required) Must carry a University cell phone (Required)
Schedule
Variable
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Events%20Specialist%202%20(MI-DPT319400-JC006291-PD168551)
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