Banquet Captain

Jerseydigs; Princeton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Princeton is seeking a Banquet Captain to lead banquet staff and oversee the setup, service, and breakdown of events. You will ensure rooms meet specifications, coordinate timing and guest needs, and maintain service standards throughout the event.

The ideal candidate brings hospitality leadership experience, strong communication, team leadership, and the ability to multitask under busy event conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet or hospitality leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Professional, organized, and service oriented.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm during busy events.
• Able to stand, walk, and lift during event operations.
• Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet staff during setup, service, and breakdown of events.
• Review event orders and ensure rooms are set to specifications.
• Coordinate timing, service flow, and guest needs throughout events.
• Communicate event details to servers and support teams.
• Assist with serving food, beverages, and clearing tables as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness, professionalism, and adherence to service standards.
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally.
• Communicate event updates and needs to leadership and kitchen teams.

Skills

Banquet leadership

Communication

Team management

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

The Role

You are organized, confident, and skilled at leading a team through busy events. You understand how to coordinate service, communicate clearly, and create a smooth and enjoyable experience for guests. If you enjoy leading by example and bringing events to life, keep reading.

As a Banquet Captain, you supervise banquet servers and oversee the setup, service, and breakdown of events. You ensure that event details are executed correctly, guests receive excellent service, and the team works together efficiently.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead banquet staff during setup, service, and breakdown of events
• Review event orders and ensure rooms are set to specifications
• Coordinate timing, service flow, and guest needs throughout events
• Communicate event details to servers and support teams
• Assist with serving food, beverages, and clearing tables as needed
• Ensure cleanliness, professionalism, and adherence to service standards
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally
• Communicate event updates and needs to leadership and kitchen teams

What Makes You You

• Previous banquet or hospitality leadership experience preferred
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Professional, organized, and service oriented
• Ability to multitask and stay calm during busy events
• Able to stand, walk, and lift during event operations
• Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends

Why You Will Love It Here

• Leadership role in a fun, fast paced event environment
• Opportunities to grow in banquet operations and hospitality leadership
• A team environment where your organization and service skills shine

Compensation

$15.92 per hour.

About the Property

Hyatt Regency Princeton is a 330-room hotel located close to Route 1 and the Princeton Junction Train Station. The property features a glass-enclosed heated pool, a StayFit gym, and scenic running and biking paths, along with Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club, Laurea Restaurant and the Artisan Kitchen & Lounge. Its 32,000 square feet of meeting space includes high-tech meeting rooms with an on-site A/V team, ballrooms, exhibit space and a conference center used for corporate and hybrid meetings, weddings, and family gatherings.