Banquet Captain

The University of Arizona, located in Tucson, AZ, is a renowned public research university known for its diverse educational programs and commitment to excellence in service and community engagement. The Arizona Student Unions department is integral to the university's mission, providing memorable experiences through various events, catering services, and student-centered activities across its campuses. The Student Unions department operates as a hub for campus life, managing facilities, and coordinating events that foster a vibrant community atmosphere. This role is positioned within this dynamic department to support the execution of high-quality catering and event services.

The University of Arizona is currently seeking dedicated and service-oriented Banquet Captains to lead the successful execution of catered events across its Tucson campus. This full-time, hourly position plays a crucial role in banquet operations, responsible for managing all aspects of event execution from initial setup to post-event cleanup. Banquet Captains act as the primary on-site leaders during events, ensuring seamless coordination between banquet staff, culinary teams, clients, and event hosts. With a pay range of $16.50 to $20.63 per hour, this role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about hospitality and event management to develop their leadership skills while contributing to memorable campus events.

The Banquet Captain’s responsibilities include overseeing event setup, supervising and training banquet staff, coordinating food and beverage service, and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. This position demands strong leadership, exceptional customer service skills, and proactive problem-solving abilities to successfully manage the dynamic environment of catered events. Banquet Captains must effectively communicate with diverse clients and colleagues, address unanticipated changes such as increases in attendance or dietary restrictions, and ensure that every event runs smoothly and meets or exceeds client expectations.

Candidates will enjoy outstanding University of Arizona benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance and disability programs, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, tuition reduction for employees and their qualified family members at the University of Arizona and other state universities, retirement plans, and access to recreational and cultural activities. This role requires working evenings and weekends and ability to handle physical requirements such as moving or transporting items up to 40 pounds. The University is committed to creating a professional, safe, and efficient environment for its staff and guests through comprehensive training and adherence to safety policies.