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Adhere to Ponte’s policies and enforce those with associates.\nCompensation: $24.00 - $26.00 hourly\nSchedule: All applicants must be available weekends, nights, and holidays\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nCommunicate with supervisor throughout shift to ensure efficiency, and report any concerns (safety, service, guest concerns etc.)\nComply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.\nAssist in any setup/reset for the event to the supervisors / coordinator’s / guest’s specifications.\nPerform any other tasks as requested by Management.\nBe willing to assist fellow associates and management as needed and be a team player.\nUnderstand and reinforce the Ponte values and service standards to all banquet staff.\nBe the main contact with the guest during the function and greets host in charge and respond to requests maintaining contact throughout the event; ensure guest satisfaction.\nMonitor and handles guest complaints.\nManage the banquet staff including event duties and timing during events to ensure efficiency. \nManage all opening /closing side work.\nReview setup to ensure it follows the Banquet Event Order including reviewing and implementing table and seating diagrams.\nMaintain the authority to refuse alcoholic beverages to intoxicated customers and check guest ID’s as necessary.\nInspect staff uniforms at the beginning of each shift to ensure they meet company standards.\nLiaison with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure facility remains clean and in repair.\nResponsible for communication with the kitchen regarding food preparation and presentation as well as timing for the event.\nEnsure banquet standard operating procedures are being followed.\nHelp set up and break down events or works the event floor as needed to ensure it exceeds the guests’ expectations.\nComplete accurate bill according to BEO and obtain signature of host when hosted bar is increased or guest count is increased.\nControl and limit waste.\nComplete 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