Banquet Event Manager at Manor Vail Lodge ($55-65k/hr)
for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). But we can adapt headings to match content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must include sections only when posting has real specific content. Must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: EEO etc. Also remove duplicated lines, navigation, cookie, legal, scam-warning, application instructions. The posting includes "Other duties may be assigned." That's part of responsibilities; keep.
We need to decide which sections to output. Likely sections: About the Lodge (maybe "About Manor Vail Lodge") but they said use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can use those headings if appropriate. But we can also use other headings if they better match? The instruction: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests those are examples; we can use those headings when appropriate. Probably we should map content to those headings: About the role (summary), Responsibilities (essential duties), Requirements (qualifications), Qualifications (maybe same as Requirements?), Skills (maybe specific skills), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to avoid duplicate sections. Let's decide:
- About the role: could be the Summary paragraph describing role.
- Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
- Requirements: Qualifications (education, experience, certifications).
- Skills: maybe list of skills like leadership, communication, MS Office, Delphi, AV coordination, driver's license, TIPS, lifting.
- Benefits: Benefits paragraph.
- Pay: Compensation paragraph.
- Schedule: Work Schedule paragraph.
We also have "Hiring Timeline" maybe not needed as per instruction: only include sections when posting has real specific content. Hiring Timeline is specific content (plan to fill by Oct 2, 2026). Should we include? Not in the example list but could be a section like "Hiring Timeline". However instruction says use those examples but not limited? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests we should prefer those. Probably we can include Hiring Timeline as a section if we want, but maybe better to incorporate into About the role or Summary? It's specific info; we could add a
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests we should prefer those. Probably we can include Hiring Timeline as a section if we want, but maybe better to incorporate into About the role or Summary? It's specific info; we could add a
after Summary. But they said include a section ONLY when posting has real specific content — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. So we could add a section "Hiring Timeline". However they didn't list it as example; but it's okay to use any heading as long as it's
. The examples are just examples. So we can add.
Also we have "Supervisory Responsibilities" and "Work Environment", "Physical Demands". Those could be part of Responsibilities or Requirements? Might be better to include as separate sections? But instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Supervisory Responsibilities into Responsibilities, Work Environment and Physical Demands maybe into a "Working Conditions" section? Not in examples. Could omit if we think they are thin. But they contain substantive info: supervisory responsibilities, work environment, physical demands. Could be included under Responsibilities or a separate "Working Conditions". Since we prefer few sections, maybe we incorporate them into Responsibilities (as bullet points). However they are distinct categories; but we can still include them as part of Responsibilities items.
Similarly, "Benefits" we have.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO statement, accommodation request, etc. Remove that.
Also remove duplicated lines: "Other duties may be assigned." appears only once.
Now craft HTML.
Structure:
About the role
Summary paragraph (the Summary section). Also maybe include About Manor Vail Lodge description? That's about the lodge, not role. Could be included as part of About the role? Might be better to have a separate "About Manor Vail Lodge" but not needed. The instruction says do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. It didn't forbid describing the lodge. Could include a paragraph about the lodge under About the role or maybe a separate section "About Manor Vail Lodge". But we want few sections; we could include a brief description as part of About the role.
Thus About the role paragraph: combine the lodge description and the summary of role.
Let's extract:
About Manor Vail Lodge description: "Manor Vail Lodge is one of Vail's original and most iconic properties. Our full-service condominium resort offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences and luxury penthouses. Amenities include two outdoor heated pools, four hot tubs, a spa, fitness center, and The Fitz Bar and Ridge + River restaurant. Located steps from Vail Village, the Golden Peak ski area, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, and the Ford Amphitheater, Manor Vail Lodge gives team members the chance to live and work where most people vacation. Manor Vail Lodge is managed by Mountain Mastery Management Inc."
Then Summary: "Responsible for the flawless on-site execution of all catering, banquet, and conference events at Manor Vail Lodge, leading the banquet team from pre-conference through post-event. The Banquet Event Manager is the group's point person on the day of the event and does not sell or contract new business — that work is handled upstream by the Sales Manager, with pre-planning handled by the Catering & Conference Services Manager. The successful Banquet Event Manager partners closely with the Catering & Conference Services Manager to bring each event to life following the contracting and planning process. This role sits at the third stage of Manor Vail's group event process: the Sales Manager contracts the group or wedding; the Catering & Conference Services Manager coordinates the event, plans menus, and walks the group through the details; the Banquet Event Manager then executes the event with the banquet team, meeting group contacts at the pre-con and remaining their point person through the event."
We can combine.
Then Hiring Timeline: maybe separate section.
Then Benefits: paragraph.
Then Pay: paragraph.
Then Schedule: paragraph.
Then Responsibilities: list of duties.
Then Requirements: list of qualifications (education, experience, certifications, physical ability, driver's license, etc.)
Then Skills: maybe list of skills like leadership, communication, MS Office, Delphi, AV coordination, etc. But we could incorporate into Requirements.
Given preference for few sections, we could combine Requirements and Skills into one "Requirements" section that includes education, experience, skills, certifications, physical demands.
But we need to follow instruction: use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. Could have both Requirements and Qualifications but they'd be similar. Better to have Qualifications for education/experience, Skills for specific abilities, and maybe Requirements for certifications? Hmm.
Let's decide:
- About the role (summary + lodge description)
- Responsibilities (essential duties)
- Qualifications (education, experience, supervisory responsibilities)
- Skills (specific skills: leadership, communication, MS Office, Delphi, AV coordination, driver's license, TIPS, lifting)
- Benefits
- Pay
- Schedule
- Hiring Timeline (maybe as a short paragraph under About the role? Could be its own section.)
We must avoid filler. All content is specific.
Now craft HTML.
We need to use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Benefits is a paragraph but includes list: health care benefits (medical, dental, vision) plus life, accident, critical illness plans after 30 days; retirement benefits with company match; paid flex time off, and Colorado sick leave/FMLA; employee discount programs and parking. That's a list; we should make it a
.
Similarly, Pay: "Earn between $55,000 and $65,000 per year based on experience. Eligible for a share of the Banquet Service Charges. Banquet service-charge portion: receive 1% of the 23% service charge applied to banquets and catering events you manage, paid bi-weekly." That's prose; could be .
Schedule: "Work Schedule Varies according to event and business demands, including evenings and weekends when required." That's a
.
Hiring Timeline: "We plan to fill this position by October 2, 2026, or sooner."
.
Now Responsibilities: list of duties from "Essential Duties and Responsibilities". We'll extract each bullet.
List:
- Event execution and presentation: Deliver flawless, thoughtfully presented execution of every catering, banquet, and conference event, bringing a keen eye for detail to each setup, service, and finishing touch.
- Client liaison and communication: Serve as the group's on-site point person, meeting group contacts at the pre-conference meeting and remaining their primary contact through the event; lead post-conference meetings to review outcomes and gather feedback.
- Event handoff and planning review: Receive finalized menus, room diagrams, timelines, and event plans from the Catering & Conference Services Manager, and review all Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) for accuracy before execution.
- Team leadership and staffing: Lead and partner with the Banquets team to ensure setup and staffing levels match the needs of each event; sign off on Time & Attendance/payroll for banquet staff and maintain the banquet and catering tip pool.
- On-site execution and vendor coordination: Execute room sets, diagrams, and audiovisual/production needs per the finalized event plan, coordinating in-house and third-party AV vendors and working closely with the culinary team on food and beverage timing and presentation.
- Administrative and reporting: Post and maintain the weekly Event Schedule and daily meeting room signage; ensure accurate, timely event billing; maintain proficiency in Delphi catering software; flag additional service opportunities to the Catering & Conference Services Manager for client follow-up.
- Team collaboration: Attend Food & Beverage and Operations meetings and the weekly Manager's Meeting; maintain a positive, professional presence on behalf of Manor Vail Lodge; support other operational departments as directed by leadership during periods of lower banquet and event volume.
- Other duties may be assigned.
We'll put each as
- .
Now Qualifications: education/experience etc.
From Qualifications section:
- High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management preferred;
- 3-5 years of banquet, catering, or hotel/resort event operations experience, including at least 2 years directly supervising banquet or event service staff.
- Proven ability to lead a team through live, fast-moving events with strong organizational skills and real-time problem-solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with group leaders, staff, and the general public.
- Proficiency with MS Office; experience with event-management software (Delphi) and audiovisual coordination.
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Responsible Alcohol Awareness/TIPS certification.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods.
Also Supervisory Responsibilities: "Directly leads banquet and event service staff during scheduled events; partners with the Banquets team on staff scheduling and payroll sign-off." Could be included under Qualifications or Responsibilities. We'll add as a bullet under Qualifications maybe.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: we could incorporate into Qualifications as well: "Work environment is generally quiet, though occasional exposure to outdoor weather and higher noise levels during events should be expected." Physical demands: "The employee must regularly talk or hear and frequently walk; occasional standing, sitting, reaching, and lifting (
About the role
Summary paragraph (the Summary section). Also maybe include About Manor Vail Lodge description? That's about the lodge, not role. Could be included as part of About the role? Might be better to have a separate "About Manor Vail Lodge" but not needed. The instruction says do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. It didn't forbid describing the lodge. Could include a paragraph about the lodge under About the role or maybe a separate section "About Manor Vail Lodge". But we want few sections; we could include a brief description as part of About the role. Thus About the role paragraph: combine the lodge description and the summary of role. Let's extract: About Manor Vail Lodge description: "Manor Vail Lodge is one of Vail's original and most iconic properties. Our full-service condominium resort offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences and luxury penthouses. Amenities include two outdoor heated pools, four hot tubs, a spa, fitness center, and The Fitz Bar and Ridge + River restaurant. Located steps from Vail Village, the Golden Peak ski area, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, and the Ford Amphitheater, Manor Vail Lodge gives team members the chance to live and work where most people vacation. Manor Vail Lodge is managed by Mountain Mastery Management Inc." Then Summary: "Responsible for the flawless on-site execution of all catering, banquet, and conference events at Manor Vail Lodge, leading the banquet team from pre-conference through post-event. The Banquet Event Manager is the group's point person on the day of the event and does not sell or contract new business — that work is handled upstream by the Sales Manager, with pre-planning handled by the Catering & Conference Services Manager. The successful Banquet Event Manager partners closely with the Catering & Conference Services Manager to bring each event to life following the contracting and planning process. This role sits at the third stage of Manor Vail's group event process: the Sales Manager contracts the group or wedding; the Catering & Conference Services Manager coordinates the event, plans menus, and walks the group through the details; the Banquet Event Manager then executes the event with the banquet team, meeting group contacts at the pre-con and remaining their point person through the event." We can combine. Then Hiring Timeline: maybe separate section. Then Benefits: paragraph. Then Pay: paragraph. Then Schedule: paragraph. Then Responsibilities: list of duties. Then Requirements: list of qualifications (education, experience, certifications, physical ability, driver's license, etc.) Then Skills: maybe list of skills like leadership, communication, MS Office, Delphi, AV coordination, etc. But we could incorporate into Requirements. Given preference for few sections, we could combine Requirements and Skills into one "Requirements" section that includes education, experience, skills, certifications, physical demands. But we need to follow instruction: use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. Could have both Requirements and Qualifications but they'd be similar. Better to have Qualifications for education/experience, Skills for specific abilities, and maybe Requirements for certifications? Hmm. Let's decide: - About the role (summary + lodge description) - Responsibilities (essential duties) - Qualifications (education, experience, supervisory responsibilities) - Skills (specific skills: leadership, communication, MS Office, Delphi, AV coordination, driver's license, TIPS, lifting) - Benefits - Pay - Schedule - Hiring Timeline (maybe as a short paragraph under About the role? Could be its own section.) We must avoid filler. All content is specific. Now craft HTML. We need to use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Benefits is a paragraph but includes list: health care benefits (medical, dental, vision) plus life, accident, critical illness plans after 30 days; retirement benefits with company match; paid flex time off, and Colorado sick leave/FMLA; employee discount programs and parking. That's a list; we should make it a
- .
Similarly, Pay: "Earn between $55,000 and $65,000 per year based on experience. Eligible for a share of the Banquet Service Charges. Banquet service-charge portion: receive 1% of the 23% service charge applied to banquets and catering events you manage, paid bi-weekly." That's prose; could be
- . Now Qualifications: education/experience etc. From Qualifications section: - High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management preferred; - 3-5 years of banquet, catering, or hotel/resort event operations experience, including at least 2 years directly supervising banquet or event service staff. - Proven ability to lead a team through live, fast-moving events with strong organizational skills and real-time problem-solving. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with group leaders, staff, and the general public. - Proficiency with MS Office; experience with event-management software (Delphi) and audiovisual coordination. - Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Responsible Alcohol Awareness/TIPS certification. - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods. Also Supervisory Responsibilities: "Directly leads banquet and event service staff during scheduled events; partners with the Banquets team on staff scheduling and payroll sign-off." Could be included under Qualifications or Responsibilities. We'll add as a bullet under Qualifications maybe. Work Environment and Physical Demands: we could incorporate into Qualifications as well: "Work environment is generally quiet, though occasional exposure to outdoor weather and higher noise levels during events should be expected." Physical demands: "The employee must regularly talk or hear and frequently walk; occasional standing, sitting, reaching, and lifting (
. Schedule: "Work Schedule Varies according to event and business demands, including evenings and weekends when required." That's a
. Hiring Timeline: "We plan to fill this position by October 2, 2026, or sooner."
. Now Responsibilities: list of duties from "Essential Duties and Responsibilities". We'll extract each bullet. List: - Event execution and presentation: Deliver flawless, thoughtfully presented execution of every catering, banquet, and conference event, bringing a keen eye for detail to each setup, service, and finishing touch. - Client liaison and communication: Serve as the group's on-site point person, meeting group contacts at the pre-conference meeting and remaining their primary contact through the event; lead post-conference meetings to review outcomes and gather feedback. - Event handoff and planning review: Receive finalized menus, room diagrams, timelines, and event plans from the Catering & Conference Services Manager, and review all Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) for accuracy before execution. - Team leadership and staffing: Lead and partner with the Banquets team to ensure setup and staffing levels match the needs of each event; sign off on Time & Attendance/payroll for banquet staff and maintain the banquet and catering tip pool. - On-site execution and vendor coordination: Execute room sets, diagrams, and audiovisual/production needs per the finalized event plan, coordinating in-house and third-party AV vendors and working closely with the culinary team on food and beverage timing and presentation. - Administrative and reporting: Post and maintain the weekly Event Schedule and daily meeting room signage; ensure accurate, timely event billing; maintain proficiency in Delphi catering software; flag additional service opportunities to the Catering & Conference Services Manager for client follow-up. - Team collaboration: Attend Food & Beverage and Operations meetings and the weekly Manager's Meeting; maintain a positive, professional presence on behalf of Manor Vail Lodge; support other operational departments as directed by leadership during periods of lower banquet and event volume. - Other duties may be assigned. We'll put each as