Banquet Captain

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As soon as you step inside The Grand Tarabya Managed by Accor, which holds a very special place in Istanbul's history, you will feel the charm of a 100-years-old past, the highest architectural and aesthetic standards, and the splendor inspired by the sparkle of the Bosphorus. From the 4.500 square meter spa area to the panoramic Bosphorus view of 29 residences and 248 rooms, from the magnificent 1.280 square meter ballroom to the restaurants and bars offering an unforgettable gastronomic adventure, The Grand Tarabya Managed by Accor, combines care, elegance, and comfort in every detail. With its doors opening to the Bosphorus, The Grand Tarabya Managed by Accor, will forever hold its place in your memory.

Step into the spotlight as our Banquet Captain and be the conductor of unforgettable events, where your passion for service transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary celebrations. As the  Banquet Captain, you will lead with precision, grace, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting memories.

• Maintain good rapport with clients
• Coordinate the delivery of requested equipment and food for meeting rooms with other departments
• Oversee set up, and implementation of resort special events
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage outlining all needs for events
• Attend all functions, managing staff for the event, overseeing smooth implementation
• Maintain complete knowledge of the daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, amount of people; location of all Hotel function space and names of rooms; all styles of meeting and banquet room settings.
• Communicate changes to banquet staff.
• Set up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, flipcharts,  and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Coordinate with the Event Management and Sales team on the set up of table linens, skirting and tabletop items (water pitchers, glasses, and so forth) as specified by group and in accordance with departmental standards. Assist with the setup of routine audio/visual equipment, such as LCD projectors and screens
• Breakdown function areas as scheduled in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Coordinate deep cleaning of event spaces with the housekeeping and food and beverage teams
• Inspect set rooms for cleanliness and agreement to group requirements; rectify any deficiencies.
• Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment and supplies to be set up in function area; rectify any deficiencies.
• Maintain complete knowledge of all Departmental/Hotel policies and procedures including safety guidelines.
• Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items/surfaces, according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and hotel requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting other departments on an as-needed basis

Your experience and skills include:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  
• Previous leadership experience required (in a Event operations setting).
• Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Working Knowledge regarding labor forecasting, scheduling and expense forecasting is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Window applications required.
• University/College degree in a related discipline an asset.
• Highly responsible & reliable.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Your team and working environment:
We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits.
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