Catering Banquet Captain

Wedgewood Weddings•San Francisco, CA

9h•$32 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

This leadership role goes beyond event execution — you’ll guide a team, manage timelines, and ensure each celebration runs flawlessly from start to finish. We are actively seeking candidates with open availability, including early morning events, evening events, weekends, and holidays. Weddings and celebrations don’t follow a 9–5 schedule — and neither do we! If you're ready to lead, problem-solve, and create seamless, memorable experiences, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Banquet Captain or in a similar hospitality leadership role is required.
Candidates must have flexible, open availability including early morning events, evening events, weekends, and holidays.
Confidently manage event setups, shifting timelines, client interactions, and team leadership in a high-energy environment.
Proven ability to lead a team with a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving.
Strong eye for detail and event aesthetics to ensure every celebration exceeds expectations.
A passion for delivering flawless experiences and creating lasting memories for couples and guests.
Ability to lift and move chairs and tables, assist with event setup and breakdown, and remain active throughout events.
This is a full-time position requiring open scheduling flexibility. Events take place when our guests celebrate — which means mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays are essential.
As is typical in the hospitality industry, this position requires regular availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as shifts of more than 8 hours and workweeks of more than 40 hours.

Nice To Haves

Wedding and event experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee event setups, coordinate with vendors, direct event staff, manage event timelines, and ensure flawless execution from start to finish.
Support, coach, and inspire event staff to deliver exceptional hospitality and exceed guest expectations.
Anticipate potential issues and troubleshoot quickly and professionally to keep events running smoothly.
Serve as the primary on-site leader, resolving concerns promptly and ensuring couples and guests feel supported throughout the event.
Uphold rigorous health, safety, cleanliness, and service standards that reflect our company excellence.