Banquet Captain

The Mobile Bistro Llc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Edge Catering in Tucson, AZ seeks a Part-Time Banquet Captain to oversee events from setup to completion. Most shifts are 6–8 hours, on-call seasonal work, with duties including supervising servers, coordinating operations, and serving as the client contact during events.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, guest service, and attention to detail in a fast-paced hospitality setting, with evening and weekend availability expected.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet, catering, or restaurant supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional appearance.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record may be required, as this position may involve driving a company vehicle to and from event locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising banquet servers and coordinating event operations.
• Ensuring banquet rooms are set up according to event specifications and BEOs (Banquet Event Orders).
• Greeting clients and serving as the primary point of contact during events.
• Coordinating food and beverage service to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Monitoring event timelines and communicating with the kitchen and management throughout the event.
• Assisting with event setup, service, and breakdown as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
• Addressing guest requests and resolving issues promptly and professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Employment Opportunity: Part-Time Banquet Captain

Are you an experienced hospitality professional who enjoys leading a team and creating memorable events? We are currently hiring for the role of Banquet Captain to join our dynamic team.

About Edge Catering

Edge Catering is a locally owned and family-operated catering company that has proudly served Southern Arizona since 1998. Over the past 25+ years, we have built a reputation for exceptional food, outstanding service, and attention to detail.

From elegant weddings and corporate functions to private parties and large community events, our team successfully executes more than 300 events each year. We believe our employees are the key to that success and strive to create a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment where everyone is valued.

Whether you’re looking to earn extra income, expand your hospitality experience, or become part of a company with a long-standing reputation for excellence, we’d love to have you on our team.

Job Description

As a Banquet Captain, you will be responsible for overseeing banquet events from setup through completion while ensuring exceptional guest service and smooth event execution. This is a part-time, seasonal, on-call position, with most shifts lasting 6–8 hours and scheduled based on event needs.

Your main duties will include:

• Supervising banquet servers and coordinating event operations
• Ensuring banquet rooms are set up according to event specifications and BEOs (Banquet Event Orders)
• Greeting clients and serving as the primary point of contact during events
• Coordinating food and beverage service to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Monitoring event timelines and communicating with the kitchen and management throughout the event
• Assisting with event setup, service, and breakdown as needed
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work environment
• Addressing guest requests and resolving issues promptly and professionally

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• Previous banquet, catering, or restaurant supervisory experience is preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional appearance
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past five (5) years may be required, as this position may involve driving a company vehicle to and from event locations.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• Flexible part-time, seasonal, on-call schedule
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company
• Work at a variety of weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and special occasions

If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading a team, and take pride in creating outstanding guest experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Part-Time Banquet Captain!

Please submit your resume and availability.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.