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Corporate Banquet Captain
Morgan's on Fulton
950 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Morgan's on Fulton hiring Corporate Banquet Captain in Chicago, IL

Morgan's on Fulton hiring Corporate Banquet Captain in Chicago, IL

Corporate Banquet Captain

Morgan's on FultonMore Info

950 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($28.00 - $34.00) plus tips
Expired: Oct 23, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

Job Title: Corporate Banquet Event Captain
Reports To: Senior Event Manager & Director of Operations  

About Us
At Morgan’s on Fulton, we believe every corporate gathering should be an experience that inspires. As a premier destination for high-profile meetings, conferences, and celebrations, we pride ourselves on impeccable service, sophisticated spaces, and flawless execution. Our team is composed of hospitality professionals who are passionate about exceeding expectations at every touchpoint.

Position Overview
The Corporate Event Captain serves as the on the ground leader for our distinguished corporate events, ensuring every detail unfolds seamlessly from arrival to farewell. Acting as both a gracious host and a precise operations lead, this role bridges the client’s vision with our team’s expertise - delivering an event that reflects our reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Event Leadership & Execution

  • Serve as the primary on site liaison for corporate clients, executives, and VIP guests.

  • Lead the operational flow of meetings, conferences, and receptions to ensure an effortless guest experience.

  • Coordinate with culinary, beverage, and operations teams to guarantee event readiness.

  • Maintain precise timing of service, presentations, and transitions in alignment with the client’s approved timeline and agenda.

  • Team assignment prep and distribution

Team Management

  • Inspire and direct a team of banquet servers, bartenders, and support staff, fostering a culture of service excellence.

  • Conduct pre-event briefings to ensure clarity, preparedness, and alignment with brand standards.

  • Provide in-the-moment coaching to maintain consistency, professionalism, and guest satisfaction.


Client Experience

  • Greet and personally attend to clients and key stakeholders, ensuring confidence in every aspect of the event.

  • Anticipate needs and resolve challenges discreetly, protecting the seamless guest experience.

  • Adapt swiftly to last-minute changes while preserving the event’s flow and integrity.

  • Uphold high standards and always present in a professional and polished manner.

Post-Event Excellence

  • Oversee efficient breakdown, reset, and safe storage of equipment and furnishings.

  • Collaborate with the Events team on post-event evaluations and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Additional Duties

  • Assist with inventory of housewares in the building each month to ensure the team has the necessary tools to succeed.
  • Assist with any additional inventory needs as directed by superiors 
  • Attend weekly BEO meetings to understand all outlined events and details required for the execution of clients needs and vision.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience leading high-end corporate or banquet events.

  • Deep understanding of premium service etiquette and corporate client expectations.

  • Impeccable communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

  • Composure and professionalism under pressure.

  • Flexible availability, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as event schedules require. With an understanding of when most typical corporate functions occur.
  • Experience as a bartender is desired but not required.
  • Experience as a server is required 
  • Experience with Toast, TripleSeat, and Canva is desired 
  • Monday - Thursday is a typical work week but days outside of this are required when booked by clients.
  • Understanding of slow and busy season in addition to busy and slow weeks therein

Compensation & Benefits

  • $28-34 hr plus tips *varies by experience*

  • PTO 
  • Health Insurance 
We are and Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($28.00 - $34.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off


Required Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Coaching and Mentoring

Customer Service Orientation

Time Management

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Creativity in Event Planning

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to Inspire and Motivate a Team

Understanding of Event Logistics

Knowledge of Inventory Management

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Part of Morgan's on Fulton

Morgan’s on Fulton offers everything you need to host an unforgettable event. With the ideal Fulton Market location, elevated in-house catering, contemporary design and furnishings, and now, a fully retractable glass enclosed rooftop, Morgan’s truly is in an unparalleled private event space.

As an employee you will learn the ins and outs from a dedicated team in a premier Chicago event space. If you're interested, feel free to reach out!