Temporary Banquet Captain

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens, GA seeks a Temporary Banquet Captain to support large events at the Georgia Center. You will help set up, run, and break down events, guiding student and temporary staff to ensure smooth service and room readiness.

You’ll work with banquet management to read BEOs, maintain equipment, and uphold standards for cleanliness and presentation. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to communicate clearly under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of event setup equipment and methods.
• Ability to set up workstations with needed supplies.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary work environment.
• Assist with dining room setup according to production schedules.
• Exercise good decision‑making and adapt to management or client direction.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and staff.
• Stand for long hours in hot or cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in setting up events including moving tables, setting tables and chairs, staging equipment for speakers, bar set‑up, and buffet setup.
• Follow standards for cleanliness, food presentation, and quality that exceed customer expectations.
• Complete all necessary work for future banquet events as directed.
• Ensure meeting and event rooms are prepared at least 2 hours prior to contracted time.
• Read and interpret Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and planning sheets.
• Clean up after the event and handle cash/credit cards when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Decision making

Endurance

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Temporary Banquet Captain

Position Summary

At the Georgia Center, the Banquet Captain assists the banquet team in creating an optimal atmosphere for large events, conferences and meetings. Banquet Captains are responsible for event set‑up, working and/or running events, helping direct banquet student and temporary staff for individual events, maintenance of basic equipment and cleaning, and the breakdown of meeting and banquet rooms according to department standards. Handling cash/credit cards may be required at times.

Responsibilities

• Participate in setting up events including moving tables, setting tables and chairs, staging, portable stairs, podiums, buffet set‑up, bar set‑up, equipment for speakers, etc.
• Follow operational standards that exceed customers’ expectations for cleanliness, food presentation, and quality.
• Complete all necessary work for future banquet events, as directed.
• Ensure all meeting and event rooms are prepared for clients/guests a minimum of 2 hours prior to contracted time.
• Read and interpret Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and planning sheets from Banquet management team.
• Clean up after the function: sweep, mop, clear dishes from tables, reorganize back aisle or staging areas as assigned, put equipment and supplies away in their proper storage areas. Handle cash/credit cards at times.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the material methods and equipment used in setting up events.
• Help set up workstations with all needed supplies and equipment.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Set up and prepare dining areas in accordance with banquet event orders, planning documents and production schedules.
• Exercise good decision‑making and make changes as needed according to management or client direction.
• Communicate effectively and follow direction from supervisors and management.
• Work long hours while standing and under conditions of high temperatures.

Physical Demands

Move loads up to 50 lbs., unloading and stocking products. Perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 30 lbs. Perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arms, and shoulders; hand and finger coordination. Reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel. Work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors. Work long hours standing. Drive to perform job duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).