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FIRST LIGHT RESORTS LLC

Banquet Captain

Groveland, CA · On-site

$17.50/hr

The Banquet Captain is a key hourly tipped position that oversees banquet service operations and ... Prepare wine & wine chillers, etc. * Perform buffet set up items are all cleaned and polished ...

Major Food Group LLC

Event Captain

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50/hr

The ideal candidates will be passionate and have a commanding knowledge about food, wine, and ... Minimum of 2-3 years as a Captain in an upscale, high volume restaurant required * Minimum of 2 ...

Commis

Captain

Oakland, CA · On-site

$17.34/hr

Commis Restaurant is looking for a dynamic dining room Lead Captain to help deliver a polished and ... Wine knowledge is a plus * Able to perform with competency and composure under high pressure

The Twenty Two - New York

Captain

New York, NY

The Captain serves as a senior front-of-house service professional and primary point of contact for ... Maintain working knowledge of the beverage menu, including wine selections and pairings

The Twelve Thirty Club

Event Captain

Nashville, TN

Hiring - Special Events Captain Hiring Immediately What you'll do: * Responsible for inventory ... Properly open and pour wine at the tableside * Obtain revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill ...

The Hotel at Auburn University

Event Captain

Auburn, AL · On-site

$7.64/hr

The Event Captain will directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers preparing and ... Greet and seat guests, and present menus and wine lists. * Compile and balance cash receipts at the ...

SingleThread

Captain

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$16.50/hr

CAPTAIN Compensation + Benefits * Pay: $16.50 per hour plus gratuities * Medical, Dental, Vision ... Employee Dining and Wine Discounts * Daily Family Meal * Customized Educational Opportunities

The Hotel at Auburn University

Event Captain

Auburn, AL · On-site

The Event Captain will directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers preparing and ... Greet and seat guests, and present menus and wine lists. * Compile and balance cash receipts at the ...

The Twenty Two - New York

Captain

New York, NY · On-site

$11.35/hr

The Captain serves as a senior front-of-house service professional and primary point of contact for ... Maintain working knowledge of the beverage menu, including wine selections and pairings

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How much do wine captain jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for wine captain in the United States is $25.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wine captain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Wine Captain, you need in-depth knowledge of wines, food and wine pairing, and formal training or certification such as a sommelier credential. Familiarity with wine inventory systems, point-of-sale platforms, and wine service tools is essential. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and customer service skills are critical for enhancing guest experiences and guiding selections. These abilities ensure high-quality service, proper wine stewardship, and increased guest satisfaction in fine dining environments.

How does a wine captain typically collaborate with chefs and servers to enhance the guest dining experience?

A Wine Captain works closely with both chefs and servers to ensure wine selections perfectly complement the menu and each guest’s preferences. They often coordinate with the chef to understand dish flavors and seasonal changes, allowing them to recommend ideal pairings. Additionally, they train servers on wine service and tasting notes, fostering a knowledgeable team that can confidently answer guest questions. This collaboration creates a seamless, elevated dining experience that highlights both food and beverage excellence.

What is the difference between Wine Captain vs Sommelier?

AspectWine CaptainSommelier
CertificationsOften certified through wine service courses or hospitality programsTypically holds certifications like WSET or Court of Master Sommeliers
Work EnvironmentFound in restaurants, cruise ships, and hospitality venuesPrimarily in fine dining restaurants, hotels, and wine establishments
ResponsibilitiesOversees wine service, manages wine inventory, assists guests with wine selectionsProvides wine recommendations, conducts tastings, curates wine lists

The main difference between a Wine Captain and a Sommelier lies in their roles and certifications. While both work in wine service and share similar environments, Sommeliers often have more specialized training and focus on wine education and curating wine lists, whereas Wine Captains typically oversee wine service operations in hospitality settings.

What is a wine captain?

Wine Captains, also known as sommeliers, are hospitality professionals responsible for managing the wine service in fine dining restaurants or hotels. Their duties include curating wine lists, recommending wine pairings to guests, overseeing wine storage, and training staff on wine knowledge and service. Wine Captains play a crucial role in enhancing the dining experience by ensuring guests receive expert guidance and high-quality service related to wine selection and presentation.
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Infographic showing various Wine Captain job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,531 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

Banquet Captain

FIRST LIGHT RESORTS LLC

Groveland, CA • On-site

$17.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

The Banquet Captain is a key hourly tipped position that oversees banquet service operations and ensures all service details are executed. Depending on the size of the banquet event, the Captain may serve an entire event by themselves or lead a team of multiple employees. Banquet Captain hours are part time by nature and dictated by scheduled events. The ideal Banquet Captain works in the Restaurant or Tavern outside of scheduled banquet events to fulfill combined full time hours.
The Banquet Captain reports directly to the Groups & Events Manager for events and the Restaurant Manager for Restaurant and Tavern shifts. The Captain is responsible for staying up to date on event information by attending event meetings and monitoring banquet event order changes. The Banquet Captain is responsible for training new event service staff. This position also works closely with all departments to help fulfill banquet needs including set up and emergency needs.
The role is very self-directed and is ideal for a talented individual who enjoys direct outreach, guest contact and varied responsibilities, and who possesses strong communication and organizational skills. The position is right for someone who's excited to promote a unique mountain resort like ours to a targeted set of users who value the warm, down-home, yet professional experience of the lodge, as well as its combination of timeless feel with modern comforts and its special mix of recreation, relaxation and indulgence.
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Our ideal Banquet Captain is creative, experienced, mature, self motivated and excited to help support a great staff environment in a professional yet down-home way and embraces working in a rustic environment in a relationship-oriented business.
Key Personality Traits
  • Guest service oriented and staff-focused
  • Self-motivated (takes initiative) with high standards
  • Mature, personable leader with a relaxed nature
  • Execution oriented; enjoys hands-on implementation
  • Leading a healthy, drug-free lifestyle
  • Dynamic, fun, and likes the outdoors
  • Independent thinker with great initiative, but comfortable working within a defined framework
  • Flexible with a "whatever it takes" attitude
  • Patience, patience, patience

Competencies/Required Skills and Abilities
  • High integrity and creativity
  • Extensive experience managing a busy, multi-faceted operation, including financial management
  • Strong interest in training/coaching and in supporting our youth mission
  • Disciplined regarding planning and managing schedules and meal/rest breaks
  • Wedding or similar high-end events experience
  • Hospitality or related experience
  • Independent thinker with great initiative, but comfortable working within a defined framework

Culture
  • Create a fun, friendly culture and a high service standard
  • Build an energized, well trained, technique driven team

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee banquet service operations and ensure that all banquet service details are executed
  • Assist Event Coordinator in ensuring that all aspects of events are on time
  • Make adjustments as needed and relay that information to the appropriate personnel
  • Review Banquet Event Orders (BEO's) at the beginning of each shift
  • Ensure event spaces are clean and set up as contracted
  • Strong and Effective Communication skills with the Production Chef to ensure the quality, display, and vision of food is to the highest standards
  • Directly supervise and train banquet service staff
  • Provide leadership to staff in the absence of the Event Coordinator
  • Maintain all equipment and facilities in an organized, clean and safe manner
  • Communicate any event needs, problems and concerns to Event Coordinator
  • Communicate needs with other departments such as maintenance or laundry requests
  • Maintain par levels of supplies and assist in ordering as needed
  • Perform quarterly inventories in collaboration with the Event Coordinator

Duties Before Event:
  • Ensure scheduled employees have reported to work on time
  • Report any absent or tardy employees to the Event Coordinator
  • Hold pre-event meetings to review all information pertinent to set- up and service of each event
  • Assign stations and side work to event staff
  • Ensure that the proper glassware and silverware are polished
  • Ensure table settings are executed according to event details
  • Prepare wine & wine chillers, etc.
  • Perform buffet set up items are all cleaned and polished

Duties During Event:
  • Provide and assist with service as needed
  • Bus tables, clean buffet and service areas as needed
  • Assist Bartender restock products and acquire needed items
  • Communicate with support crew and management regarding timing and needs
  • Supervise banquet functions to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently
  • Coordinate mandatory meal breaks and ten minute breaks with service staff
  • Make sure the Dishwasher understands needs throughout the event

Duties After Event:
  • Lead cleaning and breakdown event space (including buffet breakdown if necessary)
  • Ensure all event items are cleaned and put away properly
  • Ensure all trash is emptied and linens are taken to laundry
  • Ensure all closing duties for staff are completed before staff sign out

Duties Day After Event:
  • Double check and facilitate cleanliness & organization of Event Storage and Catering areas
  • Report staff performance, disciplinary issues and assist counseling of employees
  • Report any found safety hazards, equipment needs, maintenance issues and failed procedures to Event Coordinator

Details
  • Full time hourly position
  • The lodge is a remote location and housing options are available both onsite and offsite
  • Our local community is home to many key managers and their families as well
  • Compensation based on experience
  • Hours variable, including nights and weekends and all holidays, as well as situational/crisis availability; a regular schedule with specific, set days off will be established
  • Drug testing required in support of the healthy work and living environment we strive to create
  • Healthcare benefits available after 90 days
  • 401K eligible with 3% company match after 1 year

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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