Banquet Captain: Lead Event Service & Experience

Tamayo; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamayo is seeking a Banquet Captain in Denver to lead on-site banquet and special event service, serving as the primary liaison between clients, event management, culinary, and service staff. The Captain owns the service experience from setup through breakdown, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and impeccable attention to detail, with the ability to manage staff, anticipate needs, and deliver an elevated guest

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in banquet or event operations.
• Strong client-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read banquet orders, floor plans, and event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-event briefings and staff assignments.
• Oversee staff during event execution and ensure service standards.
• Coordinate with culinary, beverage, and event management teams to meet timelines.
• Communicate with clients to manage expectations and changes.
• Ensure food safety and service quality throughout the event.
• Manage post-event breakdown and room turnover with the team.

Skills

Leadership

Client liaison

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team management

Job description

Tamayo is seeking a Banquet Captain in Denver to lead on-site banquet and special event service, serving as the primary liaison between clients, event management, culinary, and service staff. The Captain owns the service experience from setup through breakdown, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and impeccable attention to detail, with the ability to manage staff, anticipate needs, and deliver an elevated guest