Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $42,600.00 - $71,100.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
flexible schedule
performance bonuses

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a renowned hotel and banquet service provider known for delivering exceptional event experiences to its clients. With a strong reputation for hosting seamless banquets, corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings, this organization prides itself on its attention to detail, dedication to customer satisfaction, and commitment to operational excellence. The company operates within the hospitality industry, focusing specifically on banquet management services and event coordination. They employ a dedicated team of professionals skilled in planning, catering, and event execution to ensure that each occasion is memorable and meets the highest standards. The company fosters a collaborative environment, working closely with culinary experts, sales teams, and restaurant leadership to deliver flawless service from event inception through completion.

The role of Event Manager within this organization is a critical leadership position responsible for orchestrating the entire banquet event lifecycle. This includes planning, coordinating, and executing all banquet functions with precision and professionalism. The Event Manager takes ownership of every event detail following the initial booking, ensuring that contracts, banquet event orders (BEOs), seating arrangements, timelines, and staffing requirements are meticulously planned and executed. They act as the central point of contact on the day of the event, managing logistics in real time to guarantee that everything unfolds according to plan and exceeds guest expectations.

Partners closely with multiple departments including sales, culinary, and restaurant leadership teams, the Event Manager ensures seamless communication and handoffs that contribute to a superior guest experience. The role demands strong operational leadership as the manager develops and upholds banquet standard operating procedures, drives team training and performance, manages inventory related to banquet services, and liaises with culinary staff to coordinate food timing and quality.

Financial stewardship is another vital element of this position. The Event Manager monitors banquet profitability through effective management of labor, food costs, and other expenses. They support menu pricing strategies, track key performance indicators, and lead efforts to enhance overall banquet guest satisfaction and business performance. Proficiency in banquet event systems, CRM programs, and event-specific software is essential to maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and operational efficiency.

This full-time role requires a candidate who exhibits excellent organizational skills, multitasking ability, and a guest-centric mindset capable of handling high-pressure situations with diplomacy and professionalism. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is necessary due to the nature of banquet events. In joining this esteemed hospitality team, the Event Manager plays a pivotal role in creating unforgettable events that foster lasting impressions and uphold the company's reputation for excellence.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in hotel, catering, or banquet operations
  • Experience leading event execution and service teams
  • Strong knowledge of banquet service standards and room setups
  • Ability to read and execute BEOs, layouts, and event contracts
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent guest-service and conflict-resolution skills
  • Proficiency with banquet systems, CRM, or event software
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in hotel, catering, or banquet operations
  • Experience leading event execution and service teams
  • Strong knowledge of banquet service standards and room setups
  • Ability to read and execute BEOs, layouts, and event contracts
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent guest-service and conflict-resolution skills
  • Proficiency with banquet systems, CRM, or event software

Job Duties

  • Own all event details once the event is booked and handed off from sales team
  • Review contracts, BEOs, and event notes for accuracy and completeness
  • Create and manage event timelines, layouts, seating charts, and room assignments
  • Coordinate menu selections, special requests, dietary needs, and service style
  • Schedule banquet staff based on event size and service requirements
  • Lead day-of execution, ensuring events start on time and run according to plan
  • Serve as primary on-site contact for hosts during events
  • Conduct pre-event meetings with teams to review logistics and service expectations
  • Develop, communicate, and enforce banquet standard operating procedures
  • Hire, train, coach, performance manage, and support banquet teams on service standards and execution excellence
  • Ensure rooms are properly set according to diagrams and guest specifications
  • Maintain inventory related to banquet service, linens, A/V, and equipment
  • Partner with culinary team on timing, flow of food, and menu execution
  • Monitor banquet profitability through labor, food cost, and expense control
  • Support menu pricing, updates, and rollout execution
  • Review event performance and address service recovery when needed
  • Track and drive results on banquet guest experience metrics and KPIs
  • Partner with Sales Managers to ensure clean event handoffs
  • Communicate changes to menus, guarantees, and setup in a timely manner
  • Work with IT/vendor partners on banquet systems, phones, printers, and CRM tools
  • Maintain banquet event systems, room setup libraries, and menu files
  • Review reports related to revenue, lost business, repeat business, and guest feedback
  • Ensure accuracy of BEOs and event documentation

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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