HMG + CAPTAIN
Onsite leadership for HMG+HMG+, a leader in hospitality event staffing, is seeking experienced and professional Captains with flexible schedules in the New York/New Jersey area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Onsite leadership for HMG+
- Manage food and beverage distribution at large-scale events and private parties
- Delegate and communicate event detail responsibilities to Service Professionals
- Maintain a high service level standard and follow through when expectations are not met with Service Professionals
- As a leader, develop Service Professional’s skill and confidence
- Direct Service Professionals in setup and breakdown of event
- Keep the flow of the event space clean and organized
- Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude
PERFORMANCE
- Thorough understanding of food and beverage service preferred, proper wine service knowledge a plus
- Ability to lift at minimum of 40 pounds
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Critical eye for detail and table maintenance
- Ability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment
PERSONALITY
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
- Positive demeanor, naturally friendly, a “people-person”
- Confidence, eager to continue growing within the hospitality industry
- Aligns with the HMG+ Core Values
- A quick smile
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a leader, MaitreD, or catering captain
- Personable, dependable and always on time for work
- Critical eye for detail and table maintenance
- Quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to lift at least 20 pounds
- Positive attitude and maintain professional appearance
- Flexible schedule for afternoon and evening gigs
- Thorough understanding of food and beverage service preferred
- Proper wine service knowledge a plus
PUNCTUALITY
- Dependable and always on time for work; Honors commitment to HMG + after accepting a gig
- Flexible schedule for morning, afternoon, and evening gigs
PRESENTATION
- Professional, polished appearance
- Clean, pressed, white, straight collared dress shirt
- Non-slip, rubber soled, skid resistant dress shoes
- Hair is to be pulled back off the face in the case of long hair and/or contained in a clip or hair elastic
- Minimal makeup
- Facial hair is short and well groomed
- Visible tattoos to be covered with clothing, makeup or bandage
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