Banquet Captain & Event Service Lead

Sodexo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

Uniforms

Safety shoes

Public transportation support

Parking

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Banquet Captain at the Museum of Science & Industry location in Chicago. You will lead banquet events, coordinate servers and porters, and ensure service is delivered per BEOs and timelines. On-site leadership will influence guest satisfaction and event success.

You will work with the culinary team and service staff, training others as needed, while complying with safety and alcohol policies. A strong lift capability is required for setup and breakdown tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of banquet, catering or F&B service experience.
• Prior lead or captain experience in banquet/event environment preferred.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to serve alcohol.
• Must maintain valid alcohol-service certifications (TIPS/TEAM) or equivalent.
• Food handler certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct on-floor leadership during banquet events and coordinate service.
• Lead Banquet Servers/Porters and ensure service aligns with BEOs and timelines.
• Collaborate with banquet supervisor, culinary team, and service staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and alcohol service policies.
• Assist with training and onboarding of banquet staff.
• Attend shifts on time and adapt to varied event sizes and styles.

Skills

Banquet/Catering experience

Lead or captain experience

Alcohol service knowledge

Food safety training

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Banquet Captain at the Museum of Science & Industry location in Chicago. You will lead banquet events, coordinate servers and porters, and ensure service is delivered per BEOs and timelines. On-site leadership will influence guest satisfaction and event success.

You will work with the culinary team and service staff, training others as needed, while complying with safety and alcohol policies. A strong lift capability is required for setup and breakdown tasks.