Northwood Investors is a privately held real estate investment advisor that was founded in 2006 by John Kukral, the former President and CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Advisors. Northwood employs a fundamental, value-driven investment strategy with a longer-term outlook. Northwood invests alongside institutional and private clients in a broad range of real estate and real estate-related investment opportunities globally, with approximately $7 billion of assets under management.

Northwood has office locations in the US in Denver (headquarters), New York, Dallas, Los Angeles and Charlotte. The firm also has employees who work for vertically integrated platforms, such as Retail and Hospitality, in Florida, North and South Carolina, California, and Texas. Additionally, the firm has professional teams located in the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Paris, Singapore, and Amsterdam.

Northwood Hospitality, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwood Investors, manages the prominent hotel portfolio acquired by Northwood Investors. The growing portfolio of Northwood Hospitality currently consists of fourteen iconic properties, thirteen of which are managed by Northwood Hospitality.

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Job Description

Title: Food Beverage, Banquet Captain

Reports to: Banquet Manager

FLSA Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

1. Job Summary

The Banquet Captain is a full-time position that is responsible for making the function space visually appealing and presenting the menu offering for the event. This may include linen and table setting, food station design, and beverage service. Other duties include oversite o the general banquet preparation, room refreshes, and maintaining a sanitary environment. This person may also assist in scheduling required staff for the banquet functions.

1. Job Responsibilities
   
   1. Ensure adequate numbers of experienced wait staff will be on duty for the event.
   2. Team briefings/meetings.
   3. Greet host of the event and ensure all guest feel welcome.
   4. Circulate during the course of the event to ensure guest satisfaction and to be available for any questions or issues that may arise.
   5. Supervise event setup and break down, assisting staff with this process.
   6. Ensure tables are properly set and all appointments including flowers are impeccable.
   7. Check stations to be sure they are adequately stocked.
   8. Anticipate and meet or exceed the needs of the guest.
   9. Make recommendations for resort amenities when asked.
   10. Other duties as assigned.

• Education
  1. High school diploma or GED

1. Skills and Experience
   
   1. At least one year in hospitality or restaurant industry
   2. Experience in restaurant serving
   3. Basic computer skills
   4. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
   5. Fluency in Spanish a plus
   6. Degree in food service field a plus

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we practice being committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We will require background checks and employment verifications and in some roles drug screens due to our contractual obligations.

We offer competitive benefits and wellness programs: Competitive, pay, generous time off policies, paid parental leave, charitable matching donation program, paid volunteer time off, physical wellness reimbursement, company paid training, conferences and professional membership fees, employee/friends/family discounts at our hotel properties to name a few.