Banquet Manager

About the role

The Banquet Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage all aspects of event planning and execution, ensuring that client expectations are not only met but exceeded. This role encompasses a wide range of duties including planning, budgeting, training and vendor management. This role is located at an exciting Cultural Attraction!

Responsibilities

• Create and manage event paperwork inclusive of floor plans and rental orders
• Oversee the set up, operations and breakdown of events
• Lead and coordinate the event team, ensuring seamless communication with all stakeholders including culinary, sales, event servers, event bartenders, event supervisors/coordinators and housemen
• Maintain effective communication and manage expectations with clients, vendors and team members
• Liaise with various vendors and suppliers to guarantee that all necessary equipment and services are available and operational for events
• Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of in-house equipment and disposables
• Track and manage inventory of outsourced equipment
• Conduct post-event evaluation including gathering feedback and analyzing data to identify any areas of improvement
• Ensure adherence to budgetary goals, creatively managing cost while fulfilling stakeholder needs
• Collect and submit all invoices for timely payment within Net 30 terms

Requirements

• Prior event management, catering, planning and executing experience
• Knowledge of Steps of Service
• The ability to multitask and manage multiple events concurrently
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Open and flexible schedule including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Reliable transportation to commute between units
• Valid driver’s license to drive company catering vehicles

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary UNUM offerings for accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Discount program
• Commuter benefits (parking and transit)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)
• Sick and holiday pay (9 paid holidays)

Pay

$50,000 – $54,000