Banquet Manager

Hotel Bel-Air is a luxurious and iconic hotel located in Los Angeles, recognized worldwide for its exceptional hospitality and stunning setting. As a part of the prestigious Dorchester Collection, Hotel Bel-Air offers a unique blend of timeless elegance, discreet service, and an intimate atmosphere surrounded by lush gardens and timeless architecture. Known for its commitment to excellence and attentive service, the hotel prioritizes providing guests with memorable experiences that reflect the highest standards of craft and care. Working at Hotel Bel-Air means joining a celebrated community of professionals who are passionate about delivering unparalleled guest service in an inspiring and elegant environment.

As a Banquets Manager at Hotel Bel-Air, you embark on a rewarding career path focused on leadership, service excellence, and operational precision within the food and beverage department, specifically managing banquets. This permanent, full-time position offers an annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $79,500 and provides an opportunity to grow professionally while being supported by an award-winning learning academy. The role emphasizes not only leadership and event management but also the opportunity to contribute creatively to the hotel’s legacy through exceptional banquet experiences. The Banquets Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of banquet operations, from coordinating large group events and social functions to managing the food quality, presentation standards, and sanitation protocols in the staging areas. The role requires close collaboration with clients to plan event details thoroughly and ensures seamless delivery of services, staffing, and guest satisfaction. This position demands exceptional organizational skills, a passion for service, and the ability to lead and inspire a dedicated banquets team while maintaining hotel and health safety standards.

Beyond daily operations, the Banquets Manager at Hotel Bel-Air plays a pivotal role in upholding the hotel’s core values of passion, personality, respect, teamwork, and creativity. The role offers the chance to immerse yourself in a culture that values individual contribution and collective success. Additionally, this role involves managing the logistics of banquet services, including decor setup, staffing coordination, payroll and gratuity oversight, event planning, and entertainment arrangements. The environment is dynamic, requiring flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and grace. The physical demands include extended periods of sitting or standing and the ability to lift moderate weights. This role offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, pension plans, sick and vacation time, free meals during duty, uniform provision with laundry service, and exclusive hotel perks such as complimentary stays and restaurant discounts across the Dorchester Collection.

Joining Hotel Bel-Air as a Banquets Manager means becoming part of a legendary team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences while continuing a proud legacy of excellence and hospitality. The position is based at 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, and offers a unique career opportunity in a prestigious setting that fosters growth, creativity, and professional fulfillment.