Banquet Captain — Dynamic Event Leader

Marriott Knoxville Downtown; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

PayActive access

PTO & Holidays

Discounts

Job summary

Marriott Knoxville Downtown is seeking a Banquet Captain to lead event teams from setup to breakdown, ensuring flawless execution and exceptional guest experiences. You’ll coordinate staff, manage timelines, and serve as the main contact during functions.

This role rewards strong leadership, a passion for hospitality, and opportunities for advancement within our banquet and catering teams, with comprehensive benefits and a dynamic event-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Experience in hospitality settings preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read and follow event timelines and instructions.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Education

No education minimum

Previous experience in this exact position (preferred)

Previous experience in a similar or related position (required)

A combination of education and hospitality experience will be considered

Job description

Marriott Knoxville Downtown is seeking a Banquet Captain to lead event teams from setup to breakdown, ensuring flawless execution and exceptional guest experiences. You’ll coordinate staff, manage timelines, and serve as the main contact during functions.

This role rewards strong leadership, a passion for hospitality, and opportunities for advancement within our banquet and catering teams, with comprehensive benefits and a dynamic event-focused environment.