Director of Banquets

Overview

Imagine being at the heart of Carmel’s most talked-about events, where each function’s success whispers your name. At La Playa Hotel, your role transcends the ordinary—orchestrating experiences from intimate weddings to grand corporate galas, ensuring every detail dazzles. Lead a team dedicated to the art of perfect gatherings, maintaining an ambiance of elegance and a symphony of flawless execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Coordination and Execution - Choreograph the setup, service, and finale of each event, tailoring every moment to client visions and beyond.
• Collaborate with the crème de la crème of Sales and Events teams, ensuring a seamless ballet of perfection.
• Be the maestro clients rely on during their most crucial moments, fine-tuning the experience as the event unfolds.
• Team Leadership - Cultivate excellence in your team, from sharpening skills to elevating spirits, driving both performance and camaraderie.
• Strategically deploy your crew to hit every mark, ensuring the show goes off without a hitch.
• Encourage a culture of open communication and mutual support, where every voice is heard and every challenge met together.
• Guest Experience - Anticipate guest needs with a sixth sense for service, making every interaction a highlight.
• Address feedback with the grace and promptness of a seasoned diplomat.
• Ensure your presence is the calming and confident force that guests gravitate towards.
• Oversee the daily spectacle of breakfast buffet operations with an eye for engagement and elegance.
• Operational Excellence - Maintain your toolkit with the precision of a master craftsman, ensuring every piece performs as intended.
• Keep tabs on your arsenal—inventory and maintenance needs are met with proactive precision.
• Promote health and safety with a vigilance that keeps every space pristine and every gathering safe.
• Administrative Duties - Decode and orchestrate banquet event orders, turning blueprints into masterpieces.
• Provide insightful post-event analysis that shapes future successes.
• Align staff scheduling with the rhythmic ebb and flow of hotel demands.
• Ensure the financial rhythm of payroll keeps tempo with operations.

Qualifications

• Veteran of banquet operations, with a flair for leadership and a history of commanding the floor.
• Exceptional at weaving together strong relationships and crystal-clear dialogues.
• Master of multitasking under pressure, turning potential chaos into orchestrated calm.
• A connoisseur of hospitality standards with a zest for service.
• Your time dances to a flexible tune, with availability that spans evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Endurance to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds through the marathon of event days.
• Thrive in the fast-paced whirlwind of event execution.

About the Company

Family-owned and family-built, Marc & Rose is an eclectic collection of iconic resorts and hidden gems — each a tribute to place-based sensuality and playful improvisation. Born of an irreverent spirit and a passion for hard work, our collection makes its home across the American West. It embodies the sounds, smells, and colors of iconic landscapes – and it doesn’t come to life without the human heart.

Why Join Us?

Step into the historic allure of La Playa Hotel, where your career is not just a job, but a stage for creating unforgettable moments. Join us, and become part of a legacy of exceptional hospitality and event mastery.

About the Company

Family-owned and family-built, Marc & Rose is an eclectic collection of iconic resorts and hidden gems — each a tribute to place-based sensuality and playful improvisation. Born of an irreverent spirit and a passion for hard work, our collection makes its home across the American West. It embodies the sounds, smells, and colors of iconic landscapes – and it doesn’t come to life without the human heart.

Equal Employment Opportunity

La Playa Hotel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, La Playa Hotel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.