Temporary Banquet Captain

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Banquet Captain at the Georgia Center. This role involves assisting the banquet team in creating optimal atmospheres for large events including setup, maintenance, and breakdown. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and preferably experience in banquet service. This position pays $18 to $20 per hour and requires moving loads, working long hours, and ensuring cleanliness and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in banquet service or related field preferred.
• Ability to move loads up to 50 lbs.
• Must work long hours standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the banquet team in event setup and breakdown.
• Ensure cleanliness and quality standards exceed expectations.
• Prepare meeting rooms at least 2 hours before events.

Skills

Banquet service experience

Teamwork

Customer service

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, maintaining basic equipment and cleaning, and breaking down meeting and banquet rooms according to department standards. Handling cash/credit cards may be required at times.

Duties & 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in banquet service or related field.

Physical Demands

• Move loads up to 50 lbs.; unload or stock products.
• Perform push/pull activity with items up to 30 lbs.
• Repetitive wrist, arm, and shoulder motion; hand and finger coordination.
• Reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel.
• Work in noisy, hot or cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors.
• Work long hours standing.

Background Investigation

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, credit check, and, if applicable, a pre‑employment drug test.

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 accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR.

Job Details

Location: Athens, GA

Posting Date: August 20, 2025

Salary: $18 to $20 per hour

Contact Information

Name: Leta Salazar

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]