Banquet Captain

Pyramid Burlington Management; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Recognition programs

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality invites a Banquet Captain to join Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA. Lead setup and service for banquet functions, supervise hourly staff, and ensure outstanding guest experiences. This role blends hospitality excellence with hands-on leadership at a premier resort.

You will coordinate room setups, food and beverage service, and post-event breakdown, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction at a scenic California property.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume catering and banquet events

Responsibilities

• Set up for functions including draping tables, setting silverware, folding napkins, preparing drinks, and table centerpieces.
• Serve food and beverages, carry trays to function location, clear dishes and reset tables.
• Break down banquet areas, bus tables, remove dirty linens, and vacuum.
• Clean back hall and organize storerooms; manage storage.
• Set up for AM/PM break stations with coffee, tea, snacks, beverages.
• Assist with event room setups per meal period and guest needs.
• Prepare condiments, brew coffee, stock workstations, and assist kitchen as needed.
• Serve guests and remove items from tables to kitchen; maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Explain menu items, cooking methods, and ingredients to guests.
• Accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions; provide warm greetings and farewell to guests.
• Coordinate with staff and other departments to ensure smooth service; perform final quality checks on F&B items.prio

Skills

Banquet leadership

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels , a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality , our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS , which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

Discover the charm of Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, CA, where our team, managed by Pyramid Global, blends seamlessly into the scenic landscape. With 156 cozy guest rooms and 12,000 sq ft of meeting space spread across 12 unique venues, our resort is not just a workplace-it's a haven where nature meets hospitality. Beyond the stunning views, Chaminade Resort & Spa is where our culture fosters growth and opportunities. As part of the Pyramid Global family, you'll enjoy perks like a 401k with a company match and recognition programs tailored to celebrate your dedication. Join us in the heart of Santa Cruz at Chaminade Resort & Spa, where your career isn't just a job-it's an integral part of a workplace that nurtures personal and professional growth. Your journey to a fulfilling career amidst California's beauty starts here. Welcome to a workplace that feels as good as it looks!

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for a highly motivated Banquet Captain to join our team! This individual will help to direct the set up and preparation of banquet rooms for banquet functions, serve and bus tables as well as clear and tear down banquet rooms at the end of the function. Assisting the Banquet Manager this individual will lead the performance of all hourly banquet food and beverage servers and houseman and is the personal representative of the property to banquet guests. They will coordinate all aspects of the room set-up and food and beverage service enhance guest satisfaction and maximize revenues.

If you have experience with leading high volume catering and banquet events, making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world-class property!

Your role:

• Set up for functions to include draping tables, setting silverware, folding napkins, preparing drinks and put out table centerpieces.
• Service to include picking up food from back hall, carrying trays to function location, serve food and clear the food from the tables.
• Break down to include bussing tables, putting away dirty linen and centerpieces, vacuuming.
• Responsibilities also include cleaning of back hall and organizing of storerooms.
• Set up for AM or PM break stations that include coffee, tea, snacks, beverages, etc.
• Assists as needed with event room setup according to meal period and table needs
• Performs food & beverage preparation duties such as preparing condiments, brewing coffee, and ensuring workstations are stocked
• Serves food and beverages to guests Removes dishes, glasses, silverware, or other items from tables/counter tops and takes them to the kitchen
• Cleans and sanitizes tables and/or counters & seats after guests are finished
• Explains how various menu items are prepared, cooking methods and ingredients
• Takes into consideration any special request and dietary issues made by the guest
• Provides general property information Offers warm and sincere welcome/farewell for all guests
• Interacts with staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments with necessary information
• Ensures final quality check on food and beverage items prio