Banquet Captain Hourly Pay

The average hourly pay for a Banquet Captain is $13.76.

10%

$8.66

MEDIAN

$13.76

90%

$20.43

Hourly Rate

$9 - $20

Bonus

$103 - $14,094

Profit Sharing

$750 - $20,500

Commission

$9,916 - $58,958

Total Pay

$21,843 - $61,244

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What Do Banquet Captains Do?

A banquet captain typically works at a large hotel or restaurant with dedicated large party rooms or banquet facilities. His or her major role is to act as a service supervisor for all banquets and large parties at the facility. He or she supervises setup and cleanup, as well as helps ensure the food service flows smoothly. He or she also acts as a point of contact for special requests or needs during before or during the banquet. Normally, a banquet captain works from a daily list of functions

Banquet Captain Tasks

Manage operations for preparation, execution, and clean-up of banquets.
Communicate with chefs, stewards, and managers about immediate and forecast problems.
Monitor banquet rooms to enforce cleanliness, presentation, and meeting client needs.
Coordinate with event staff, clients, chefs, maintenance, and other groups to ensure smooth operations.
Lead banquet staff, including training, presentation, and policies, especially around alcohol and food allergies.

Job Satisfaction for Banquet Captain

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Popular Employer Salaries for Banquet Captain

Marriott International, Inc.

$13

Hilton Corporation

$12

Hilton Garden Inn

$12

Hilton Worldwide

$12

Courtyard by Marriott

$14

Embassy Suites Hotels

$16

Holiday Inn

$11

The top respondents for the job title Banquet Captain are from the companies Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Corporation and Hilton Garden Inn. Reported salaries are highest at Embassy Suites Hotels where the average pay is $16.44. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott International, Inc., earning around $13.77 and $13.25, respectively. Holiday Inn pays the lowest at around $11.00. Hilton Worldwide and Hilton Garden Inn also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $12.00 and $12.05, respectively.

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What Are Popular Skills for Banquet Captains?

Team Leadership

$14

246 responses

Customer Service

$14

199 responses

Event Management

$14

161 responses

Organizing

$15

38 responses

Training

$14

29 responses

Skills in Customer Service, Event Management and Organizing are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Training and Team Leadership.

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Banquet Captains?

An entry-level Banquet Captain with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $13.37 based on 5 salaries. An early career Banquet Captain with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $13.11 based on 128 salaries. A mid-career Banquet Captain with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $13.10 based on 103 salaries. An experienced Banquet Captain with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $14.86 based on 98 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $15.

Pay Difference by Location

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Employees with Banquet Captain in their job title in New York, New York earn an average of 103.5% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Seattle, Washington (56.3% more) and Detroit, Michigan (16.4% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Chicago, Illinois (15.0% less) and Phoenix, Arizona (1.9% less).