Banquet Service Lead for Private Events

The Gathering Spot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Gathering Spot is seeking a part-time Banquet Captain to lead on-site banquet and private event service. You will translate approved banquet event orders into polished execution, coordinating staff, culinary timing, beverage service and timely client communication.

Responsibilities include pre-event planning, directing servers and bartenders, ensuring room setup, pacing, dietary requests, and post-event documentation while upholding food safety and professional standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in banquet, catering, hotel or upscale event service preferred; previous captain or shift-lead experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret BEOs, lead teams, sequence service and communicate effectively with clients and culinary staff.
• Knowledge of banquet setups, food safety, beverage service and accurate event documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site banquet and private event service, translating approved banquet event orders into polished execution while coordinating staff, culinary timing, beverage service and timely client communication.
• Pre-Event Planning & Setup: Review approved banquet event orders (BEOs), event timelines, diagrams, menus, allergies, staffing and service standards before each event.
• Event Service Leadership: Direct banquet servers and bartenders during setup, service, transitions and breakdown; reinforce professional presentation and teamwork.
• Client & Member Experience: Serve as the designated floor-level service contact during events, communicating proactively with the event manager and host.
• Controls & Reporting: Confirm attendance, labor hours, equipment returns, consumption records and authorized event changes according to policy.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain food safety, sanitation, responsible beverage service and safe room-flow standards.

Job description

The Gathering Spot is seeking a part-time Banquet Captain to lead on-site banquet and private event service. You will translate approved banquet event orders into polished execution, coordinating staff, culinary timing, beverage service and timely client communication.

Responsibilities include pre-event planning, directing servers and bartenders, ensuring room setup, pacing, dietary requests, and post-event documentation while upholding food safety and professional standards.