Banquet Captain (On Call)

Starwood Hotels; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a seasoned Banquet Captain to oversee all banquet events, ensuring flawless setup, execution, and breakdown. You will lead and train team members, uphold superior service standards, and collaborate across departments to deliver memorable experiences.

With a minimum of 3 years of progressive banquet experience, ideally in an upscale or luxury hotel, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment and a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive banquet experience.
• Experience in an upper upscale or luxury hotel environment preferred.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree is a plus.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of banquet events.
• Review BEOs and execute set-up and breakdown.
• Train new team members and elevate service standards.
• Participate in day-to-day operations and uphold service standards.
• Collaborate with front of house and heart-of-house teams to ensure seamless events.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Wine pairing

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Hiring leaders for our Banquet Teams who have shown themselves to be the very best in their fields, inspiring staff on the daily and leading by example, collaborating on each new project to inspire and assist in executing events that leave our guests feeling in awe of their surroundings. We’re currently searching for a seasoned and imaginative Banquet Captain to support the management and the front and heart-of-house teams. The Banquet Captain will oversee all aspects of the banquet events, including reviewing BEO's and executing a perfect set-up and (and break down) of each event, training new team members and elevating service standards at every turn, actively participating in day-to-day operations, upholding the service standards to the highest level...and everything in between, up to the very last goodbye.

Inside Tip: If you have banquet experience and an impeccable flair for pairing wine, food, and stay current on event trends, you may be just the person we’re looking for.

About you... Passionate about banquets and growing in the Banquet department with a minimum of 3 years of progressive experience working in banquets, preferably within an upper upscale or luxury hotel environment. A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus. Experience in banquet operations, a team player, natural leader, hard worker, and detail oriented. Flexible and able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

About Us

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

$23-$25 per hour

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.