Banquet Captain: Events & Service Lead

Steamplant Restaurant and Events; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Steamplant Restaurant and Events seeks a Banquet Captain to oversee event operations and ensure flawless execution. You will liaise between banquet service and kitchen teams, answer inquiries, and help optimize seating diagrams for various events.

You are expected to enforce health standards and delegate tasks to staff. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a strong knowledge of food service, excellent communication, and the stamina to manage busy banquet floors.

Qualifications

• Friendly, courteous, and respectful service.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation and service.
• Stamina for long shifts and heavy objects.
• Ability to solve problems and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing all aspects of event operations.
• Serve as liaison between banquet service staff and kitchen staff.
• Answer phone calls/emails and respond to guest inquiries.
• Review seating diagrams for weddings, rehearsals, and events.
• Enforce health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate food service quality between cooking and floor staff.

Skills

Friendliness

Communication

Food service knowledge

Stamina

Problem solving

Tools

POS system

Job description

Steamplant Restaurant and Events seeks a Banquet Captain to oversee event operations and ensure flawless execution. You will liaise between banquet service and kitchen teams, answer inquiries, and help optimize seating diagrams for various events.

You are expected to enforce health standards and delegate tasks to staff. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a strong knowledge of food service, excellent communication, and the stamina to manage busy banquet floors.