Banquet Captain

Marcus Corporation•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a hospitality professional who thrives in high-energy event environments and enjoys leading a team to deliver seamless, memorable experiences? Join our team, where your leadership, attention to detail, and passion for service will bring weddings, corporate functions, and special celebrations to life. We are currently seeking a Banquet Captain who brings confidence, professionalism, and a guest-first mindset to every event. If you are motivated by team leadership, operational excellence, and creating exceptional experiences that keep clients coming back, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As a Banquet Captain, you will play a key leadership role in executing exceptional events from start to finish. Each event presents an opportunity to lead your team, elevate the guest experience, and ensure every detail aligns with our service and brand standards.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend English in order to receive instructions from managers and guests and to communicate with all members of the banquet department.
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to guest requests.
Ability to handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.
Ability to lift 35 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge of food preparation.

Nice To Haves

Prior Banquet Server experience preferred.
Prior hospitality supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and trains staff in the set up and break down of assigned banquet rooms according to contract and manager's instructions.
Supervises and trains staff in the service of food and beverages according to standards.
Communicates frequently with supervisors as to the progress of the day's work.
Communicates frequently with guest contacts in order to ensure that their needs are being met.
Supervises and trains staff in maintaining cleanliness of banquet rooms, banquet pantry, public areas, and storage areas.
Supervises and trains staff in maintaining inventory of necessary supplies.
Process Banquet Bills on a weekly basis.
Draft schedule on a weekly basis and in compliance to forecasted and budgeted labor numbers for approval of the Banquet Manager.
Supervises and trains staff to conform to Hilton's high standards of quality and service.
All other duties assigned by supervisor/manager

Benefits

A free, well-balanced meal every shift
Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton-branded properties
Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, lounges, spas, golfing, and skiing
Free employee parking (when available) or Metro bus passes
“Two for one” movie coupons at Marcus Theatres
Ability to transfer to other Marcus properties while maintaining your service status
Early wage access
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (available for full-time associates after 30 days)
Company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program, and 401(k) with employer match.
Hilton-branded training and growth opportunities