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Banquet Captain

Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown

535 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Managed By Concord Hospitality Enterprises
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Description

As a Banquet Captain at Concord Hospitality, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring seamless and memorable event experiences. Working closely with the Banquet Manager, you will supervise banquet staff, coordinate food and beverage service, and ensure exceptional guest satisfaction across all events—from meetings and trainings to receptions and reunions.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
  • Provide exceptional guest service and ensure all guest needs are met throughout each event.
  • Lead and motivate the banquet team, ensuring all quality and service standards are consistently upheld.
  • Greet guests warmly and oversee the flow of service during events.
  • Assist with food and beverage delivery when needed, especially during peak service periods.
  • Train banquet staff on proper service techniques for plated meals, buffets, and reception-style events.
  • Anticipate guest needs and monitor satisfaction with food, beverage, and service.
  • Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests and concerns.
  • Supervise the setup, execution, and breakdown of all banquet events.
  • Perform side work and ensure full preparation for upcoming events.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe service areas at all times.

    Qualifications:

  • Previous banquet or food & beverage leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced event environment.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to guest satisfaction.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift moderate weights as needed.

    Benefits (Full-Time Associates Only)

  • Competitive wages
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition assistance
  • Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
  • Training, development, and career advancement opportunities

    Why Join Concord?

    At Concord Hospitality, we invest in our associates through training, development, and a strong “Associate First” culture rooted in our five Cornerstones—Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN! Our goal is to create a welcoming, engaging workplace where you can grow, feel valued, and contribute to an outstanding hospitality experience.

    Our associates proudly cheer: “We Are Concord!”

    We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to be a Great Place to Work for All.

    $10+

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    • Posted March 11, 2026

    About Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown

    Skyline views in downtown Pittsburgh Our hotel sits on the top floors of the historic Henry W. Oliver building in downtown Pittsburgh. We're a block from Wood Street Station — Heinz Field, PNC Park, and the Andy Warhol Museum, are a 10-minute Metro ride away. Enjoy our heated indoor pool, and join us for free made-to-order breakfast and our complimentary evening reception.

    About Concord Hospitality Enterprises

    Careers and Hospitality Job Opportunities with Concord

    Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company is an award-winning hotel management and development company. Through the combined efforts of over 4,200 hard working and focused associates, Concord offers a unique blend of entrepreneurship, seasoned experience, innovation and technical excellence. These elements create a company equipped to produce above-standard returns, market sustainability and a partnership well worth investing in.

    Since Concord's inception in 1985, our success has been guided by our cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and Fun. These cornerstones are the indispensible and fundamental basis of our daily actions. Our commitment to these cornerstones has led us to be recognized as the respected hospitality company that we are.

    Concord is one of North America's largest hotel management and hotel development companies. Concord's passion for success has resulted in over twenty years of proven results as a hotel owner, manager, and developer of mid market and first class hotel properties. Concord's goal is to create value for its partners and associates by leveraging its operations, development, sales & marketing, technology, accounting, and management skills over its growing portfolio of first-class business hotels.

    Concord has experienced sustained growth of a remarkable 35% annually for three years in a row and with over half a billion in new hotel projects in the pipeline, that number is projected to increase noticeably. Additionally, Concord is expanding its portfolio through third party management contracts with leading brand partners such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Choice and Intercontinental Hotels. These growth opportunities have presented themselves to Concord based on our strong relationships with investment partners.

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