Banquet Manager - Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Hilton Boston Park Plaza is a renowned hotel located in the heart of downtown Boston, just steps away from iconic landmarks such as the Public Garden, Theater District, and numerous historic sites. This property boasts 1,060 spacious rooms, four distinguished dining outlets, and over 70,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, making it a premier destination for both business and leisure travelers. As part of the globally recognized Hilton brand, the Boston Park Plaza blends rich Bostonian heritage with modern luxury to offer guests an unsurpassed hospitality experience. Hilton's commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and quality has made it a leader in the hospitality industry for nearly a century.

The role of Banquet Manager at Hilton Boston Park Plaza is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding event services and guest experiences. Reporting directly to the Director of Banquets, the Banquet Manager will oversee a unionized banquet team of over 20 members, ensuring seamless execution of all banquet functions. This position demands a leader adept at managing large-scale banquet operations within a major hotel setting, specifically one with 500 or more rooms and extensive meeting/event spaces exceeding 50,000 square feet.

This role requires the ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, to meet the hotel's operational needs. The Banquet Manager's primary focus is on planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of a wide variety of functions such as breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, and more. Key responsibilities include supervising banquet setup and breakdown, ensuring compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations, and maintaining communication across departments like Food and Beverage, Event Services, Property Operations, Audio Visual, and Housekeeping.

The ideal candidate brings at least three years of banquet and banquet setup experience in a comparable hotel environment and has a proven track record of managing unionized teams. The candidate should possess excellent leadership and organizational skills, a deep understanding of event service standards, and a passion for delivering superior customer experiences. Hilton supports the physical and mental well-being of its Team Members through comprehensive benefits, innovative programs, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. The salary range for this full-time position is $73,000 to $77,000 annually.

Joining Hilton Boston Park Plaza means being part of a world-leading hospitality company that champions quality, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Hilton's vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality is brought to life every day by dedicated Team Members who drive remarkable guest experiences. This role not only offers the chance to grow professionally within a respected global brand but also to contribute to a team that values integrity, teamwork, leadership, and ownership in every action. With outstanding benefits such as medical and mental health support, paid time off, travel discounts, parental leave, education opportunities, retirement plans, and recognition programs, Hilton invites passionate hospitality professionals to thrive and succeed in a vibrant, inclusive work environment.