Banquet Captain (On-Call)

The Darcy is an eclectic, 226-room boutique hotel in Washington DC, providing chic accommodations, distinctive dining, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Classically American but with a European sensibility, The Darcy offers an authentic, original, and local experience that allows our guests to immerse themselves in the community. The Darcy is located on Scott Circle in downtown Washington, DC, just half a mile from both the lively Dupont Circle and historic Logan Circle. Shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters, galleries, museums and other Washington DC attractions abound on nearby 14th and U streets. The Darcy is a polished team empowered to create remarkable local experiences with a dash of fun! We always take ownership, act with integrity and foster infectious pride to bring out the best in all of us! Come be a part of our fantastic team at The Darcy!Overview: Supervise banquet staff in the completion of the assigned functions and set-up, serve and break-down functions in a safe, accident-free manner. Job Description Essential Functions: • Check server and house person BEOs to ensure that all information is accurate. (5%) • Check room set-up to see that BEO directions are completely followed. Ensure that all public areas are neat and clean. (10%) • Make contact with group representatives. Explain how to make contact if needed throughout function. (5%) • Communicate all BEO changes to catering office and affected departments. (5%) • Coordinate with banquet staff set-ups, changes and time schedules for all functions. (5%) • Operate as a banquet server; setting-up, greeting and serving the guest and breaking-down the function. (50%) • Inspect banquet areas at end of function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean. (10%) • Recap all banquet checks at end of each day and turn in to Night Audit. (5%) • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Non-Essential Functions: (5%) • Know the menu for each function served and be able to explain the major ingredients and preparation method for each item to be served. • Know and use ''Suggestive Selling'' techniques. Experience, Skills and Knowledge • High school education or equivalent • Two years of hotel banquet food/beverage service • Able to read, speak and write English • Able to process paperwork • Act as a lead worker for up to twenty employees • Local travel for outside catering functions • Flexible; scheduled days and times may vary based on need • Lifting 20 - 40 lbs. (trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc.) • Pushing 50 - 100 lbs. (carts, queen marys, hotbox, portable bar) • Carry 20 - 40 lbs. (trays, dish racks, glass racks, etc.) • Ability to bend to lower level cabinets and banquet storage room. Bend to lift trays. • Maneuver in narrow areas and between seated guests • Distance 100 ft - 100% of time • Standing required to service guest(s)/functions; 100% of the time • Climbing Stairs: Up to approx. 12 steps; 20% of 8 hours • Work Environment Inside: 95 % of 8 hours; Outside: 5 % of 8 hours • Essential Physical Job Requirements: • Hearing X Critical Moderate Minimal Explain: Communicate with supervisor, co-workers, and guests • Vision X Critical Moderate Minimal Explain: Check set-up; serve guests • Speech X Critical Moderate Minimal Explain: Communicate with supervisor, co-workers, and guests • Literacy X Critical Moderate Minimal Explain: Read & understand instructions on BEOs • Use of cleaning agents for silver, stainless steel and floor surfaces- 30% of the time • Use of protective clothing - type: Slip-resistant footwear; approx. 100 % of scheduled shift • Equipment Operation: Coffee machine, ice machine, refrigerator, vacuum cleaners Benefits: At Northwood Hospitality, LLC, we value our team members and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness, we offer competitive health insurance programs geared to you and your family''s needs as well as vacation, sick, and holiday benefits. For your financial wellness, Northwood Hospitality, LLC provides a wide array of coverage, including supplemental, spousal and child life insurance and short and long-term disability. In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts for hotel room discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing Northwood Hospitality, LLC as the employer of your future. Northwood Hospitality, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our decisions regarding all aspects of the employment relationship are in accordance with our principles of equal opportunity. It is the Company''s policy that, in exercising our management responsibilities, we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics or status protected by applicable state or local law. Northwood Hospitality Diversity & Inclusion: The Company recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce and will continue to identify and attract a workforce of the best available talent at every organizational level. As the Company grows and expands, we remain committed to maintaining our workplace diversity, allowing us to maintain our leadership in the industry.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Created: 2026-03-07