Who’s
the captain here?
A ship without someone in
charge is sure to run afoul. It may not sink but it is likely to drift off
course, its’ crew descending into chaos
or even getting lost at sea with the best case scenario being towed back to
port. There are no inexperienced Captains, they have all started at the bottom
and through diligence, strong work ethic, intelligence and the sheer will to
prepare (see previous blog, Who’s Your Chef) have achieved a position of
authority.
Many facilities may be
beautiful to behold, some have a reputation for culinary excellence, others
will excel at pre-event planning but when it all comes down to the nitty gritty
what really matters is who is running your party. Every Wedding Reception
deserves a dedicated experienced staff person to lead. Lead the other staff on
deck, lead the other vendors working during the reception, lead the guests
through an evening of one pleasant experience after another, and lead the Bride
& Groom through their first day, their first dance, their first bite of
cake, their first meal together, their first opportunity to host a
celebration. It should be a celebration
that makes a statement to all who attend; they think so highly of all invited
that they have provided this spectacular reception. However, even the most
magnificent ship with all the glamour, glitz and delights of the most exclusive
luxury cruise liners can become a Titanic without the right Captain at the helm.
Your Banquet Captain follows
through with every detail previously arranged and is at your beckon call to
make adjustments when needed. The Captains here at Samuel’s Grande Manor range
from a minimum of 7 years to as much as 30 years of experience. Experience
combined with thorough preparation will lead to your event meeting every
expectation you have, it’s a beautiful way to start this voyage together as
Husband & Wife.
When you are interviewing
prospective venues ask who is running your Wedding? How many years of
experience do they have as a server? How many years of experience do they have
as a captain? How many years have they been with the company? Then ask
yourself, did the answers instill in you trust and confidence in their ability
to steer your ship in the right direction.
