Event Captain

As an Event Captain at the Washington Duke Inn, you’re the go-to person for making sure every event runs like clockwork. From weddings to corporate events, you handle all the details—managing staff, coordinating logistics, and ensuring guests have an unforgettable experience. It’s all about keeping things smooth, fun, and stress-free for everyone involved!

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness & Accident Coverage, and Life Insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• 401k with employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
• Free Parking & Complimentary Employee Meals
• Family & Friends Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Act as a supervisor on duty for events. This includes planning, assigning, directing work, and addressing complaints.
• Assists with managing the setup of events.
• Reviewing Banquet Event Orders, making copies, posting for staff.
• Ensure familiarity with Banquet Room set for each function.
• Coordinate with the Manager for any staffing issues, timing, beverage requirements, special instructions, or last-minute changes.
• Review non-food requirements such as awards tables, Registration Tables, audiovisual needs, etc. for each function.
• Coordinate with banquet chef on event counts, menu items, special requests and timing of meal completion.
• Ensure that function rooms are set to specifications outlined on the banquet event order.
• Ensure that the room is clean and free of obstacles. Record and report any repairs that may be required.
• Prepares a sample place setting for staff and assigns responsibilities.
• Provide leadership direction and ensure that props are available and in good repair.

• 1-2 years of experience as an event captain, event server or similar. Degree in hospitality or related field is a plus.
• Ability to manage many staff members.
• Great time management and multitasking abilities.
• Developed English skills both written and orally.