Banquet Captain

The Banquet Captain is responsible for making the function space visually appealing and presenting the menu offering for the event. This may include linen and table setting, food station design, and beverage service. Other duties include oversight of the general banquet preparation, room refreshes, and maintaining a sanitary environment. This person may assist in scheduling required staff for banquet functions. The Banquet Captain is responsible for making the function space visually appealing and presenting the menu offering for the event. This may include linen and table setting, food station design, and beverage service. Other duties include oversight of the general banquet preparation, room refreshes, and maintaining a sanitary environment. This person may assist in scheduling required staff for banquet functions.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting managers and organizers with planning the layout and logistics of events
• Setting up and managing staff shifts and timetables
• Developing and providing staff with the necessary training, including customer service and serving etiquette
• Managing the setup of events
• Running the floor and coordinating the food and drinks service by liaising with the kitchen and service staff
• Monitoring the inventory of supplies, equipment and furniture
• Ensuring that the venue and facilities remain neat and clean
• Ensuring that all applicable safety regulation are communicated and adhered to

The hourly rate for this position is $17.35/hr.

• • Hyatt has a very competitive benefit package for colleagues, which may include:
    
    
  
  
  
  • 12 Complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels world-wide
    
    
  
  
  
  • Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates at Hyatt hotels world-wide
    
    
  
  
  
  • Bereavement and jury duty pay
    
    
  
  
  
  • Vacation, sick, and new child leave
    
    
  
  
  
  • Medical, dental and vision Insurance, discounted prescriptions, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account,
    
    
  
  
  
  • Retirement Savings Plan option (401K) with employer match
    
    
  
  
  
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    
    
  
  
  
  • Complimentary employee meals
    
    
  
  
  
  • And so much more!
    
    
  
  
  Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
  
  

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a banquet captain or similar
• Commitment to quality, excellence, and genuine hospitality
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to listen, communicate, and make connections
• Relevant experience in high-end hospitality/restaurant operations
• A person of integrity; fair and consistent
• Creative problem-solving and critical decision-making skills
• Excellent leadership abilities and the ability to manage many staff members
• Great time management and multitasking skills
• The ability to provide an excellent level of service, event in stressful situations
• Willing to work long hours, irregular shifts, and on weekends and holidays