Banquet Captain (Sommelier and Chef Jobs: Restaurants)

  The Calgary Zoo (http://www.calgaryzoo.com)

  Calgary Zoo, Alberta

The Calgary Zoological Society is committed to excellence in animal stewardship and conservation leadership.  Our staff and volunteers are what make us a success in these activities and keep us focused on our commitment to engage visitors in enjoyable and unique experiences, connect our community with nature, and inspire actions which support conservation.  If you would like to be part of this team, we have the following part-time permanent position available in our Guest Services department:

Banquet Captain

Accountable to the Banquet Manager, the Banquet Captain is primary responsible for the set up, delivery and tear down for both internal and external clients including cash closing procedures in accordance with all standards, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
• To facilitate the delivery of all catered functions and events.
• Manage the expectation of the event convenor from the time they arrive through to the completion of the catered event.
• Handle the food and beverage stock for the delivery of catered functions in accordance with the outlined policies and procedures of the organization.
• Set up furniture, equipment and décor for catered functions as per the detail provided on the event contract.
• Deliver food and beverage according to the standards and policies outlined within the organization.
• Coordinate or direct hourly catering staff for the purpose of delivering catered events following the outlines of Customer Service and Profitability designated by the organization.
• Complete Catering logs in detail related to the catered event and the delivery of that event.
• Provide accurate information regarding consumables at a catered function for the purpose of invoicing, to include bar inventory and reconciliation as well as accurate guest counts for catered functions.
• Assist in ensuring all policies and procedures are followed by catering staff through observing and reporting policy violations immediately to either the Banquet Coordinator and or the Banquet Manager.
• Complies with the Zoo’s health and safety program
• Support the goals and objectives of the organization.

Qualifications
• ProServe Liquor License
• 1-2 years of food and beverage experience
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Independent worker
• Excellent written and verbal communications with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Physical Demands
• Required to work both indoors and outdoors
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Labour intensive
• Heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time required
• Shift work required
• Late evenings, weekends, holidays

- Hourly pay rate plus gratuities - Free beverages - Zoo membership for you and your immediate family - Free on-site parking - Flexible benefits plan - Health Spending Account - Employer matching RRSP program - 25% off of food and merchandise

How To Apply

If you are a highly motivated and positive individual we invite you to send your resume, along with a covering letter, in confidence, by September 30, 2011. Please quote the position title in the subject line. Human Resources The Calgary Zoological Society 1300 Zoo Road NE Calgary, Albert T2E 7V6 Fax: (403) 695-3807 Email: [email protected] PLEASE, NO PHONE INQUIRIES. Applicants are thanked in advance and advised that only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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