Banquet Captain

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel's 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building's legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan - a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

Core Essential Functions

Welcoming guests upon their arrival and assisting them with their seating arrangements.

Assisting managers and organizers with planning the layout and logistics of events.

Setting up and managing staff shifts and timetables.

Developing and providing staff with the necessary training, including customer service and serving etiquette.

Managing the setup of events.

Running the floor and coordinating the food and drink service by liaising with the kitchen and service staff.

Monitoring the inventory of supplies, equipment, and furniture.

Tending to guests' requests, questions, and complaints.

Ensuring that the venue and facilities remain neat and clean.

Ensuring that all applicable safety regulations are communicated and adhered to.

This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities

Hotel Banquet Experience is required - Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST

Knowledgeable about Food & Beverage Event operations

Willingness to learn

Excellent communication skills

A positive attitude

Ability to work well under a team setting

Possess poise, elegance and calm demeanor in all situation

Hourly rate: $20

Benefits

At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)

6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel

Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates

Lore Group Friend and Family Rates

50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery

50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars

10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day

Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Incentive

401K with 5% Match

Training and Development Programs

Additional perks via United Healthcare

Complimentary Employee Meals

Employee Recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.

Location: Washington, DC