Banquet Captain - Senior

Charlottesville Hotel

The Omni Charlottesville Hotel offers 208 beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites featuring panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along with a full service restaurant and 12,000 square feet of meeting space. The Omni is located in the heart of downtown at the base of the downtown pedestrian mall. Our location offers a wide variety of local restaurants, pubs, entertainment venues, or even just to take a scenic walk and enjoy the culture of Charlottesville. There are numerous local historic sites that have played a unique role in American history which include: Monticello, the University of Virginia, Ash Lawn-Highland, Historic Court Square and Michie Tavern. Our Blue Ridge Parkway offers unmatched views and our very own downtown mall features daily entertainment at the four theaters which offer live music, movies and theatrical performances.

Although we have a beautiful property and location, our associates are what separate us from the rest of the hotels. Our culture provides an atmosphere that allows our associates to learn and grow in their professional development in a fun environment. We strongly encourage promotions from within our company, and as a result, our staff has a solid hospitality foundation. Our diverse staff comes from many different countries in the world and provides a fantastic atmosphere to develop both from a professional and personal level. Although we offer a complete benefit package for all of our full-time associates, all of our associates are provided the greatest benefit of all which is "opportunity".

Looking for a great opportunity that offers career growth in our beautiful newly renovated ballroom and meeting space? Come join the Omni Charlottesville Hotel F&B team and enjoy a fun, exciting work environment while working with a team of professionals. The successful candidate will have the ability to embrace the Omni culture to provide memorable experiences for our guests and grow our family of leaders. We offer flexible scheduling and many great benefits for full-time associates including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) benefits, skill and career development programs, room rate discounts, free parking in our Omni Charlottesville garage and much more!

Responsible for controlling all aspects in the execution of banquet function.
• Effectively supervise the Banquet staff during all food and beverage service.
• Coordinating every aspect of the Banquet staff during all food and beverage service.
• Assist the Banquet Manager in the complete operation of the Banquet Department.
• Responsible for adhering to hotel policies and procedures.
• Responsible for adhering to all liquor liability laws.
• Must assist/conduct all designated staff/pre-function meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.
• Must follow all details as described on Banquet Event Orders (BEO's).
• Must be able to set tables to specifications, carry trays, and have excellent customer service experience.
• Complete banquet consumption sheets as designated by the Director of Banquets.
• Attend department meetings and other company required trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

• Previous banquet leadership experience required, 3-4 years of experience in a four-star/four-diamond hotel or resort is strongly preferred.
• Must have the ability to be alcohol TIPS certified and ServSafe food handler training certification.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and evenings.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and portray a friendly demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
• Must consistently demonstrate a teamwork-oriented and positive attitude.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand and walk for long periods of time, including the duration of a full shift.
• Must be able to walk, push, pull, stoop, bend and lift items of moderate weight.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.