Banquet Captain - Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center

Hilton in; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned global hospitality leader as a Banquet Captain, where you will oversee food and beverage service during various banquet functions. This role is vital for ensuring exceptional guest experiences while maintaining quality standards and financial profitability. You will lead a dedicated team, coordinate events from breakfast to gala receptions, and play a key role in delivering outstanding service. Enjoy a supportive work environment with innovative benefits, including medical insurance, travel discounts, and opportunities for personal growth. If you are passionate about hospitality and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Travel discounts

401(k) and pension plans

Complimentary meals

Debt-free education opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in food and beverage service management.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food and beverage service during events.
• Plan and execute banquet functions efficiently.
• Ensure guest satisfaction throughout the service.

Skills

Guest Service

Leadership

Planning and Organization

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma

Hospitality Management Degree

Job description

Banquet Captain - Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center (Food Services)

A Banquet Captain is responsible for overseeing the set-up and clean-up of food and beverage during banquet functions, ensuring outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

What will I be doing?

As a Banquet Captain, your responsibilities include:

• Supervising food and beverage service during banquet functions to maintain quality standards
• Planning, organizing, and executing all banquet events such as breakfast, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, and galas
• Greeting and welcoming clients and guests, responding promptly and courteously to requests
• Leading department meetings and coordinating team efforts
• Processing banquet checks accurately and efficiently
• Ensuring guest satisfaction throughout the meal service
• Serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in compliance with regulations

What are we looking for?

Hilton, founded in 1919, is a leader in the hospitality industry, committed to innovation, quality, and success. We value:

• Hospitality: Delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Integrity: Doing the right thing always
• Leadership: Leading in our industry and communities
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively
• Ownership: Taking responsibility for actions and decisions
• Now: Operating with urgency and discipline

We also seek candidates demonstrating:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Customer focus

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is a global hospitality leader, offering a range of accommodations from luxury hotels to extended-stay suites. Our mission is "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality," creating remarkable experiences worldwide. Our Team Members are at the core of this mission.

We support our Team Members' wellbeing through innovative programs and benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health resources
• Sick pay and paid time off
• Travel discounts through the Go Hilton program
• 401(k) and pension plans
• Employee stock purchase options
• Access to pay through DailyPay
• Complimentary meals in our Team Member Restaurant
• Employee Assistance Program
• Debt-free education opportunities