Seasonal Wedding Captain - Boulder, United States - Wedgewood Weddings

Description

Wedgewood Weddings is looking for a dynamic addition to our Wedding & Events team

We are accepting applications for a Seasonal Wedding Captain & Assistant

This role is the gateway position that is designed to train you to have the potential to become a full-time Wedding Sales Consultant & Coordinator. Our seasonal position is the perfect manner in which to learn the Wedgwood Way

This opportunity is a fantastic way to learn everything about producing and leading our events while learning the catering sales process. We create beautiful and extraordinary wedding ceremonies & receptions This is a perfect opportunity to join our company at an entry level with the tremendous opportunity to grow.

First and foremost, we are looking for candidates with a positive attitude and a brilliant smile

Qualified candidates will:

• have a passion for weddings, events and the hospitality industry
• possess a college degree or have substantial hospitality experience
• have strong computer skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• be able to analyze and solve problems while multi-tasking
• have tremendous interpersonal skills (verbal/written/listening/presentation)
• possess strong organization and time management skills
• have the willingness to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done
• be willing to work a variety of shifts, weekends, evenings and holidays. Evening hours are roughly until midnight and are the most common shift timeframe.
• be able to exhibit grace under pressure
• be able to relate to a diverse set of team members and clients
• be able to lift chairs, move tables and participate in the set-up/tear-down of banquets.

The position is a combination of the Reception Captain, Coordinator's Assistant and Office Administrator. The Reception Captain is the largest part of this role. The Captain is the main point of contact for our couples during their wedding. They are responsible for running the timeline with staff and vendors, delegating tasks to the banquet team, bussing/clearing tables, moving tables and chairs for tear-down and thinking quick on their feet should any problems arise.

This is a seasonal position planned to end mid-November. Individuals who are successful in all aspects of this position will have the opportunity to be considered for full-time job at this and other Wedgewood Wedding locations.

Enough about you, this is what you need to know about us: Since 1986, the team at Wedgewood Weddings has revolutionized the way couples plan their wedding to give them a happy and stress-free engagement. With 50 venues coast to coast and growing, we offer beautiful locations designed to impress. We specialize in taking care of all the logistics meaning clients can sidestep all the planning headaches that are a normal part of arranging an event with traditional venues.

At Wedgewood Weddings, we're committed to being a great place to work From growth opportunities to our dynamic culture, we provide a foundation for building and nourishing successful careers.

When considering Wedgewood Weddings for your career, it's important to note that we work when our clients and guests play, so weekend and evening availability is a must

You'll love the competitive pay; favorable bonus plan; PTO; paid holidays; sick leave; medical, dental, vision, accident and life insurance; a company funded health reimbursement account; and our 401(k) with company match.

Ready to find out more? We'd love to hear from you

Pay Rate: $24-26/hr

Full-time/benefits eligible

Location: Boulder, CO (no remote available)

The important extras:

• As is typical in the hospitality industry, this position requires regular availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as shifts of more than 8 hours and workweeks of more than 40 hours.
• Wedgewood Weddings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.