Banquet Captain

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Banquet Captain who can confidently lead teams and execute large, fast-paced events at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

The ideal candidate brings strong banquet knowledge, a sense of urgency, accountability, and the ability to solve problems quickly while keeping service running smoothly.

If you’re a confident banquet professional who knows how to lead from the floor, think on your feet, and get the job done, we want to hear from you!

Job Class: Full-Time
Hiring Range: $26.00/hour

Essential Duties

• Reviews CADs (Catering Diagrams) and BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) with the Banquet Manager in advance to align on event expectations and identify any issues before guest arrival.
• Conducts daily and pre-event inspections of banquet areas, storage rooms, public spaces, floors, linens, and furniture to ensure pristine cleanliness, organization, and ServSafe compliance.
• Oversees banquet service staff during events to keep timelines on track, ensure high-level guest care, and maintain a visible presence from beginning to end.
• Conducts pre-meal briefings for servers and bartenders prior to each function.
• Collaborates with management to maintain up-to-date liquor and equipment inventories in order to minimize rental needs.
• Partners with the Banquet Set-up Lead to oversee post-event teardown, organization, and sanitation of catering storerooms, kitchens, and liquor rooms.
• Completes post-event reports to pass necessary operational information on to the banquet team.
• Assists the Banquet Manager in implementing progressive staff training programs during training sessions and live events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• 1 year of experience in banquets, catering events, or related food and beverage industry.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays, as needed.
• Ability to pass Serve Safe Certification within 30 days of hire.

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

• Strong banquet and food & beverage experience, including professional bartending and mixology.
• Comfortable managing events across a large venue with significant square footage and multiple event spaces.
• Strong sense of urgency with quick decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with experience coaching and training by example.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to guest service and successful event execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and BEOs.
• TIPS certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume by 6:00 p.m. MT on Friday, November 13, 2026.  Applications will not be accepted after this time. DMNS reserves the right to close the position prior to this date. Applications may only be accepted electronically via the Museum's website.

DMNS Core Values

• We love science.
• We are curious, creative, and playful.
• We cultivate relationships with each other, diverse communities, the environment, and for our future.
• We think critically and act with empathy.

Perks of Working at DMNS

A Workplace That Invests in You: DMNS is proud to be a 2026 Mployer Advisor Top Employee Benefits Award winner, recognized for our benefits both within our industry and across all industries in the Mountain region. From health coverage to retirement savings and leave benefits, we’re committed to supporting you at work and beyond.

Click HERE (https://www.dmns.org/about/careers/benefits/) to learn more about the benefits package offered to DMNS staff.