Assistant Banquet Manager

About the role

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. The Pittsburgh Airport Marriott offers a robust wage package, excellent benefit plans, a matching 401K plan, professional development, generous bonuses, travel perks, and the opportunity to grow across a portfolio of 100 hotels representing all major brands.

Responsible for assisting in overseeing all banquet and F&B operations; ensuring seamless execution of events, high-quality service and guest satisfaction. This role involves coordinating with clients, managing banquet staff, and upholding hotel standards for events such as weddings, conferences and corporate functions as well as outlet operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, set up, execution and breakdown of all banquet events.
• Ensure banquet spaces are properly arranged according to client specifications and hotel standards.
• Work closely with the kitchen, audio-visual and sales team to ensure smooth event execution.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety and organization in all banquet areas.
• Collaborate with the sales team and meet with clients to discuss event details; ensuring all requirements are met.
• Address and resolve guest concerns or last-minute changes professionally.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork among associates.
• Monitor staff performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Recruit, train, schedule and supervise banquet servers, bartenders and housepersons.
• Manage banquet budgets, control labor costs and optimize profitability.
• Track food and beverage consumption and ensure proper inventory of banquet supplies, linens and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with liquor laws and food safety regulations.

Benefits

• Robust wage package
• Excellent benefit plans
• Matching 401K plan
• Professional development
• Generous bonuses
• Travel perks
• Opportunity to grow across a portfolio of 100 hotels representing all major brands