Banquet Captain
What You’ll Do
As a Banquet Captain at Sodexo, you will provide direct, on-floor leadership during banquet and catered events by coordinating service execution and directing Banquet Servers and Banquet Porters. This role serves as the primary service lead for assigned events and is responsible for ensuring service is delivered according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), timelines, and service standards. The Banquet Captain actively participates in event setup, service, and breakdown while maintaining a strong focus on guest satisfaction, communication, and attention to detail. This position works closely with the Banquet Supervisor, culinary team, and service staff to ensure events are executed smoothly and professionally.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), and alcohol service policies.
- Aid in training and onboarding of banquet service staff as directed.
- Frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
What You Bring
- A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
- A minimum of 1–3 years of banquet, catering, or food and beverage service experience.
- Prior lead or captain experience in a banquet or event environment preferred.
- Must meet minimum age requirements to serve alcohol based on local and state regulations.
- Maintain a valid TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures), TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management) , or equivalent alcohol-service certification, and comply with all state-specific alcohol training requirements.
- A food handler certification may also be required based on state or local regulations.
Who We Are
We are Sodexo, a company dedicated to creating a better everyday for everyone and building a better life for all. We strive to improve the quality of life for those we serve and contribute to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. We partner with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
What We Offer
- A flexible and supportive work environment, allowing you to be home for life’s important moments.
- Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
- A full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
- In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.