Banquet Captain: Lead Exceptional Event Service

Columbia Hospitality; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Company contributed HSA/FSA

Life insurance

401K match

PTO plan

Team outings

Diverse work group

Columbia Cares volunteer opportunities

Upward mobility potential

Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf,

Online learning platform

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality seeks a Banquet Captain for Salish Lodge & Spa in Snoqualmie, WA. You’ll lead banquet service, coordinate with culinary and stewarding teams, and ensure outstanding guest experiences during high-volume events.

Ideal candidates have a background in food & beverage supervision, solid guest service skills, and ability to manage staff briefings and event timing. Salish Lodge offers a values-driven team environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a high volume, quality banquet service operation or equivalent education/experience
• Previous food & beverage supervisory experience
• Basic computer literacy in POS and catering software
• WA Food Handler Card and Class 12 MAST required

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards for food and beverage quality, presentation, handling, sanitation and safety
• Provide high level customer service and guest satisfaction
• Coordinate course timing to dining pace with culinary and service teams
• Brief staff at shift start and communicate updates or issues
• Act as liaison between guests and team during events and resolve guest concerns
• Ensure equipment and banquet setup meets event requirements

Skills

Banquet service

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Education

WA Food Handler Card

Class 12 MAST

Tools

POS system

Job description

Columbia Hospitality seeks a Banquet Captain for Salish Lodge & Spa in Snoqualmie, WA. You’ll lead banquet service, coordinate with culinary and stewarding teams, and ensure outstanding guest experiences during high-volume events.

Ideal candidates have a background in food & beverage supervision, solid guest service skills, and ability to manage staff briefings and event timing. Salish Lodge offers a values-driven team environment and comprehensive benefits.