Careers
The Madison Event Center is a great place to start your career! Below are the positions we currently have openings in.
Full-Time Banquet Cook
Principal responsibility is to prepare and cook selected menu from standard recipes to provide all guests with an exceptional experience for contracted events at The Madison Event Center.
Duties:
Daily preparation and proper management of food
Daily cleaning, sanitation, organization, and storage of all kitchen equipment and utensils
Receiving new stock with proper rotation of all old stock
Food preparation list development
Executing and delivering all food to proper outlets in a timely fashion
Maintaining dish area in a sanitary fashion including washing, sanitizing, putting dishes away, sweeping, and mopping
Work with all team members on daily tasks
All other duties assigned
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Banquet Captain
Principal responsibility is to manage event staff & guest expectations efficiently & effectively while providing all guests with an exceptional experience for contracted events at The Madison Event Center and Hotel Covington.
Duties:
Remain guest focused while performing all assigned duties before, during and after an event
Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of each guest experience
Welcome and greet guests upon entering The Madison/Hotel Covington
Provide information about our food, beverages and other functions and services
Responsible for all event staff within their room
Record the times of employees as they clock in & out
Use the timeline and matrix to organize staff and delegate responsibilities
Check the bars, coolers & hotboxes for all specialty items pre-event
Verify ballroom is set according to approved floorplan
Ensure all decorations are set up according to provided instructions
Retrieve alcohol for the event from the liquor room and record consumption
Responsible for closing out registers and credit card machines each night
Responsible for checking all employee assignments at the end of their shifts
Maintain clean and fully stocked prep area, restrooms, and ballroom
Ready and willing to assist other team members with event duties
Handle tables, chairs, linens, tableware, and décor carefully to prevent breakage and loss
Always follow safe food handling guidelines
Clean and reset ballroom at the end of every event
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and provide suggestions for improvement
Other duties as assigned
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Banquet Server
Principal responsibility is to provide friendly, attentive, and timely service to create an exceptional experience for all guests for contracted events at The Madison Event Center and Hotel Covington.
Duties:
Remain guest focused while performing all assigned duties before, during, and after an event
Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of each guest experience
Welcome and greet guests upon entering The Madison/Hotel Covington
Provide information about our food, beverages, and other functions and services
Perform side work during each shift as assigned by Banquet Captain
Maintain clean and fully stocked prep area, restrooms, and ballroom
Ready and willing to assist other team members with event duties
Handle tables, chairs, linens, tableware, and décor carefully to prevent breakage and loss
Always follow safe food handling guidelines
Clean and reset ballroom at the end of every event
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and provides suggestions for improvement
Other duties as assigned
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Banquet Dishwasher
Principal responsibility is to provide a clean and safe kitchen area. Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. Keep the dish room and equipment clean and organized.
Duties:
Remain guest-focused while performing all assigned duties before, during, or after an event
Assumes 100% responsibility for the cleanliness of dishware
Washes and polishes dishes, flatware, and glassware
Maintains clean and safe work space
Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems to Management immediately
Bag and haul trash to the dumpster
Handle tables, chairs, linens, tableware, and décor carefully to prevent breakage and loss
Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies
Always follow safe food handling guidelines
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and provides suggestions for improvement
Other duties as assigned