Banquets Captain: Lead Stellar Events & Service

Carmel Mission Inn; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Job summary

Carmel Mission Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, invites an energetic Banquets Captain to lead event setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring every detail aligns with Banquet Event Orders and guest expectations.

You will rally the banquet team, coordinate with Sales and Catering, manage schedules, inventory, and cash handling, and uphold safety and appearance standards while delivering memorable events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year progressive hotel or related field experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college hospitality coursework a plus.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Alcohol Awareness Certification required.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate initiative.
• Strong proficiency in financial tasks and arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet setup, service, and breakdown per Banquet Event Orders.
• Maintain appearance, service standards, and safety; policy and liquor-law knowledge.
• Rally the crew, assign tasks, run pre-event huddles, and train new recruits.
• Bridge Sales, Catering, and guests; handle problems and complaints.
• Manage schedules, wage reports, inventory, beverage service, and cash handling.
• Assist with A/V, meetings, Lost and Found, and maintain security with integrity.

Skills

Master of Banquets

Style & Safety Guru

Team Dynamo

Guest Happiness Hero

Operations Whiz

Multi-Tasking Marvel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Alcohol Awareness Certification

College hospitality coursework

Job description

Carmel Mission Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, invites an energetic Banquets Captain to lead event setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring every detail aligns with Banquet Event Orders and guest expectations.

You will rally the banquet team, coordinate with Sales and Catering, manage schedules, inventory, and cash handling, and uphold safety and appearance standards while delivering memorable events.