Banquet Captain

About Us

Surround yourself with modern comforts at the San Diego Marriott La Jolla.

Our stylish hotel positions you near dazzling destinations including La Jolla Shores, Birch Aquarium, the University of California, San Diego and the beautiful Westfield UTC shopping mall.

The San Diego Trolley line has been extended North and now stops right outside our hotel for commuting.

Our associates enjoy daily free meals in our spacious associate cafeteria, and a monthly Town Hall/luncheon in our ballroom with special delights from our Chef and games and prizes.

We also offer free parking on site and hotel discounts with all Marriott brands worldwide.

Join our commitment to our community with one of our monthly volunteer activities throughout the city.

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Compensation
Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

At Marriott La Jolla, our Banquet Captains are leaders on the floor who ensure every banquet event is executed with precision, professionalism, and exceptional hospitality.

They serve as the primary operational leader during assigned events by coordinating banquet associates, communicating with clients and hotel departments, maintaining service standards, and ensuring each function exceeds guest expectations.

This position combines hands-on service with operational leadership.

Banquet Captains set the tone for each event by leading by example, coaching associates in real time, anticipating guest needs, and ensuring seamless execution from setup through breakdown.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Event Leadership


* Lead banquet associates before, during, and after assigned functions.


* Conduct pre-shift meetings to review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), service sequence, assignments, guest expectations, and safety reminders.


* Ensure all banquet associates understand their responsibilities before each event begins.


* Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, meeting planners, wedding coordinators, and event hosts during assigned functions.


* Maintain a calm, organized presence while adapting to changing event needs.

Event Execution


* Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to verify room setup, timelines, menus, audiovisual requirements, and special requests.


* Inspect function spaces before guest arrival to ensure room setups meet hotel standards and BEO specifications.


* Coordinate event timing with Culinary, Ste...