Banquet Captain

Job Summary - Banquet Captain

At Homestead | Midway, the Banquet Captain plays a key leadership role in delivering

exceptional service for weddings, corporate events, and special gatherings in our scenic Wasatch

Mountain setting. This position oversees the setup, execution, and breakdown of banquet

functions, ensuring that each event meets our high standards for hospitality, presentation, and

guest satisfaction.

The Banquet Captain works closely with the banquet manager, culinary team, and service staff to

coordinate timing, delegate responsibilities, and maintain smooth operations from start to finish.

They serve as the primary point of contact for the client during the event, promptly addressing

requests, solving problems, and ensuring that service runs seamlessly.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, clear communication abilities, and a passion

for creating memorable guest experiences. This role requires hands-on involvement, attention to

detail, and the flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead banquet staff in the setup, service, and breakdown of assigned events.

Ensure table settings, buffet arrangements, and service stations meet property and client

standards.

Coordinate event timelines, liaising between culinary and service teams.

Provide on-the-spot problem-solving to maintain smooth event flow.

Serve as the main point of contact for clients during events, ensuring satisfaction.

Train, coach, and motivate banquet team members.

Monitor staff appearance, service standards, and adherence to safety protocols.

Complete post-event reporting and inventory as needed.

Qualifications:

Previous banquet or event leadership experience required.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand/walk for extended periods.

Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Homestead is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Homestead

Dating back to 1886, the Homestead Resort & Golf Club is a historical and unique hotel with years of history in the making. The resort includes a golf course, 127 guest rooms and suites, and a crater that is 65 feet deep and naturally filled with mineral water that continuously flows at 96 degrees year round. This crater has become a very well known attraction around the world and is a top spot for taking a mineral water soak, doing paddle board yoga or scuba dive certification. The entire resort is undergoing a rebranding and renovation of all guest rooms, food outlets, golf course, landscape, pools, spa and much more, and the excitement is palpable. Working with our team allows for great experience today in an everchanging environment with the rebranding and renovation, and will be followed by a consistently beautiful resort with all new amenities that will be one of the top resorts for a guest to visit. We are building an incredible team to be a part of this project, and offer positions in all areas from the golf course, banquets, room operations and food & beverage to accounting, human resources, sales and events management.. We can't wait to meet you!