Banquet Captain

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare benefits

401(k) with 4% match

PTO and paid holidays

Exclusive hotel and F&B discounts

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking a Banquet Captain to lead events from setup to breakdown, coordinating service staff and timelines. You will serve as the main contact during functions while upholding our hospitality standards.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, client interaction, and a clear path to management roles within our nationwide portfolio.

Qualifications

• No educational minimum is required.
• Previous Banquet experience in this exact position (preferred).
• Previous Restaurant experience in a similar or related position (required).
• A combination of education and hospitality experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the banquet events, ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly.
• Supervise banquet staff, coordinate event logistics, and liaise with clients.
• Report to the Banquet Manager.
• Career paths include banquet manager, event planner, or director of catering and conference services.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Event coordination

Customer liaison

Hospitality experience

Education

No educational minimum

Banquet experience in this position (preferred)

Restaurant experience (required)

Job description

$10/hour + gratuity! #banquetcaptain #banquet #hotel As a Banquet Captain, you’ll lead the team in executing seamless events-from setup to breakdown ensuring every detail meets client expectations. You'll coordinate service staff, manage timelines, and serve as the main point of contact during functions. This role is perfect for those with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• You'll be the leader behind memorable events and functions, ensuring every detail is executed flawlessly.
• Your daily tasks will include supervising banquet staff, coordinating event logistics, and liaising with clients.
• You will report to the Banquet Manager.
• A career as a banquet captain can pave the way to various management roles, such as banquet manager, event planner, or even director of catering and conference services.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have

• No educational minimum is required
• Previous Banquet experience in this exact position (preferred)
• Previous Restaurant experience in a similar or related position (required)
• A combination of education and hospitality experience will be considered

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.