Events Manager (Banquet)

Events Manager (Banquet)

Job Category : Banquet Catering

Salary range $62,000 - $65,000 annual

Are you a detail-oriented event planner with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences? Do you thrive on delivering exceptional events that leave guests impressed and create lasting memories? In this role, you'll oversee the entire banquet function, ensuring every detail, from setup to service, is executed flawlessly. You'll also excel at training and leading a dedicated team of servers, helping them bring the vision to life while delivering an exceptional guest experience. As Banquet Manager you will :

See and Deliver on the Vision ensuring the smooth operation of all banquet events, following the BEO and communicating to the various departments at the hotel exactly what it is the party planner expects while, of course, meeting and exceeding financial goals.

Elevate the Vision using your experience, knowledge of your property's abilities and passion to elevate the guest experience and optimizing the tools / space you have, managing each aspect of the event. In your role you must ensure you are listening to the client regarding their needs / desires and then delivering with a team you have personally selected and / or trained to do the job.

Have the Buck Stop with You if anything goes contrary to plan, taking personal ownership and making right what you can as soon as you can so feedback is positive your property's reputation as the banquet location of choice is enhanced.

Be a Cheerleader inspiring your staff with your "can do" attitude so you are a role model for all to follow and creating an environment which is motivating and engaging so everyone strives to do their best and is rewarded appropriately.

Be a Manager on Duty if requested.

Job Requirements

At least 4 years of progressive experience in a food & beverage, with prior supervisory experience required. Effective verbal and written English communication skills are necessary to be successful in this position. Regular use of a computer, business equipment and software is expected. Long hours sometimes required. Medium work with the need to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels. Must be able to stand and / or walk for lengthy period of time and have the ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and your arms.