Banquet Captain

We’re looking for an experienced Banquet Captain who can confidently lead teams and execute large, fast-paced events at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

The ideal candidate brings strong banquet knowledge, a sense of urgency, accountability, and the ability to solve problems quickly while keeping service running smoothly.

If you’re a confident banquet professional who knows how to lead from the floor, think on your feet, and get the job done, we want to hear from you!

Job Class:Full-Time
Hiring Range: $26.00/hour

• Reviews CADs (Catering Diagrams) and BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) with the Banquet Manager in advance to align on event expectations and identify any issues before guest arrival.
• Conducts daily and pre-event inspections of banquet areas, storage rooms, public spaces, floors, linens, and furniture to ensure pristine cleanliness, organization, and Serv Safe compliance.
• Oversees banquet service staff during events to keep timelines on track, ensure high-level guest care, and maintain a visible presence from beginning to end.
• Conducts pre-meal briefings for servers and bartenders prior to each function.
• Collaborates with management to maintain up-to-date liquor and equipment inventories in order to minimize rental needs.
• Partners with the Banquet Set-up Lead to oversee post-event teardown, organization, and sanitation of catering storerooms, kitchens, and liquor rooms.
• Completes post-event reports to pass necessary operational information on to the banquet team.
• Assists the Banquet Manager in implementing progressive staff training programs during training sessions and live events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 1 year of experience in banquets, catering events, or related food and beverage industry.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays, as needed.
• Ability to pass Serve Safe Certification within 30 days of hire.

• Strong banquet and food & beverage experience, including professional bartending and mixology.
• Comfortable managing events across a large venue with significant square footage and multiple event spaces.
• Strong sense of urgency with quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with experience coaching and training by example.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to guest service and successful event execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and BEOs.
• TIPS certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.