Banquet Captain (Talkeetna) - Pursuit Collection

What perks can you expect?:

• Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections. 

• Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends. 

• Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail. 

• Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources. 

• Housing accommodations available with competitive rates 

• Referral bonus available  

What will be your daily pursuit?:

Your daily pursuit is welcoming our guests and providing them a top-notch event or banquet experience!

What will your compensation be?:

$19.50 per hour

When does this adventure begin?:

This role is posted for our spring/summer 2025 season!

What will you do in this job?:

• Take lead with other staff on setup, teardown, and event execution
• Use Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to organize and arrange event space
• Assist with all aspects of set up and break down of events
• Work closely with Conference Services Manager, Chef, and other event staff to ensure all aspects of event are prepared in timely fashion
• Serve, bus, pour drinks for events as necessary
• May work as part of the restaurant team to fill out weekly hours
• Keep record of potential safety and maintenance issues and communicates details to supervisor
• Assist as needed with set up of rooms for special events, meetings, conferences, and banquets
• Aid guests and teammates where needed
• Be a utility player who can complete a variety of job duties

This job description describes at a high level what a Banquet Captain does, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up.  We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole.

What skills and experience do you need for this job?:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Previous restaurant, banquet, or event experience preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in food & beverage preferred
• Hospitality POS system experience preferred
• Work-ethic and commitment to the team and guest is key.
• Be willing and able to work solo or as part of a team
• Be committed to Safety First and the highest quality of cleaning & sanitizing standards
• Be organized with a great eye for detail
• Be kind to others and always bring your best
• Be a good communicator, always suggesting ideas and solutions
• Be helpful and friendly, willing to go the extra mile
• Be relaxed, flexible and able to handle a few curve balls
• Be ready to have fun!

What will your work environment be like?:

Beautiful. You’ll be working in the iconic, unforgettable and inspiring location. Regardless of what your role is with us, you’ll really get the chance to explore and see amazing scenery and wildlife within the last frontier. 

 

Fun. You'll be meeting team members from across the globe and get to participate in tons of team events. 

Independent. You’ll spend your days in and around our amazing properties.  

Remote. Our home is filled with trees, lakes, and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways, and smog.  

 

Busy. You need to be prepared for a physical working environment with walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 50 pounds with assistance) as required  

 

We work as a team and believe that we succeed together – these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole. 

EEO:

Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.   

Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the USA to apply and join our inclusive team!  

 

We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at ta@pursuitcollection.com. 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.