The Armour Group Limited
Banquet Captain – Freehand Location Halifax, NS B3J 1S5 : About Freehand Hospitality Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax. We are looking for a Banquet Captain to oversee our banquet operations and ensure exceptional service for our guests. The ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a passion for hospitality, and a keen eye for detail. What you will be doing:
- Ensuring the timely and accurate setup of banquet spaces according to the client’s specifications, including table arrangements, decorations, and audiovisual equipment
- Coordinating the breakdown and cleanup after the event
- Acting as the point of contact for clients and event organizer, ensuring all their needs are met during the event
- Resolving any issues or last-minute changes quickly and effectively
- Ensuring that event spaces are properly maintained, clean, and set to the highest standards before, during and after events
- Ability to oversee multiple events in a single day, ensuring that each one runs smoothly and according to plan.
- Flexibility in adapting to last-minute changes or special requests from clients, ensuring their needs are met without impacting overall service
- Working closely with kitchen and service staff to ensure food service meets quality standards
The person we are looking for has:
- 3+ years experience working in events or banquets
- Supervisory experience leading a team in a hospitality environment is an asset
- Degree or diploma in Hospitality/Restaurant Management or equivalent is an asset
- Experience working with and understanding Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) is an asset
- Ability to demonstrate extreme organization in a fast-paced environment while acting as a team player
- A passion for the hospitality industry
- The ability to go above and beyond to exceed guests’ expectations
- Someone with exceptional communication skills
What’s in it for you?
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Commuter benefits: 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
- Group RRSP
- Opportunity for internal career growth
- Working alongside a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
A member of The Armour Group, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you! Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to recruitment@armourgroup.com. While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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