Banquet Manager

Auberge Resorts Collection; Solidaridad; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge Collection seeks a Banquets Manager to lead planning and execution of banquet events, ensuring setups and service meet guest expectations and F&B standards. You will lead the banquet team, coordinate with Culinary, Bars, and other departments, and oversee operational and financial controls to drive profitability and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years in a similar role, English proficiency, and a proven ability to plan, schedule, and develop a high-performing

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar position.
• Completed high school education; a degree or technical qualification in Tourism, Hospitality, Gastronomy, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Experience leading food and beverage teams and coordinating banquet or event operations.
• Ability to interpret BEOs and event requirements and translate them into clear operational plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and decision-making skills.
• Guest-focused judgment and the ability to respond effectively to changing event needs.
• Ability to review event sales and financial information, identify opportunities, and follow through on action plans.
• Familiarity with workforce scheduling, event documents, sales reports, and billing controls.
• Availability to work variable shifts based on operational needs.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee banquet event setups, service, breakdown, and close per BEOs and schedules.
• Review event requirements with Culinary and Bars; communicate plans to the team.
• Lead and develop managers and team: staffing, schedules, attendance, coaching.
• Assign responsibilities; supervise setup, service sequence, cleanliness, operating standards.
• Coordinate staffing and resources with F&B leaders and other departments.
• Manage requisitions and ensure supplies and equipment availability.
• Review charges, tips, discounts, voids; file records with Finance and Sales/Marketing.
• Analyze sales, average check, product mix, profitability by event; act on opportunities.
• Develop upselling strategies for Banquets.
• Coordinate with Culinary, Bars, Stewarding, Front Office, Security, Finance, Sales & Marketing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Decision making

English proficiency

People management

Financial understanding

Education

Diploma/degree in Tourism or Hospitality or Business Administration

Job description

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Job Description

The Banquets Manager leads the planning and execution of banquet events, ensuring each setup and service meets guest expectations, event requirements, and Food & Beverage standards. This role leads the banquet team, coordinates with internal departments, and oversees operational and financial controls.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and oversee event setups, service, breakdown, and close in accordance with BEOs, event schedules, service standards, and agreed timelines.
• Review event requirements, forecasts, menus, and product availability with Culinary and Bars, then communicate plans and changes to the team.
• Lead and develop managers and team members, including staffing, schedules, attendance, event coverage, coaching, and training.
• Assign event responsibilities and supervise setup, service sequences, cleanliness, and operating standards.
• Coordinate event staffing and resources with Food & Beverage leaders and other departments.
• Manage requisitions and ensure the availability of supplies and equipment needed for events.
• Review event charges, tips, discounts, voids, and supporting documentation; coordinate timely delivery of records to Finance and Sales & Marketing.
• Analyze sales, average check, product mix, and profitability by event; identify opportunities and follow up on action plans.
• Develop and implement upselling strategies for Banquets.
• Coordinate with Culinary, Bars, Stewarding, Front Office, Security, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and other Food & Beverage leaders.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar position.
• Completed high school education; a degree or technical qualification in Tourism, Hospitality, Gastronomy, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Experience leading food and beverage teams and coordinating banquet or event operations.
• Ability to interpret BEOs and event requirements and translate them into clear operational plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and decision-making skills.
• Guest-focused judgment and the ability to respond effectively to changing event needs.
• Ability to review event sales and financial information, identify opportunities, and follow through on action plans.
• Familiarity with workforce scheduling, event documents, sales reports, and billing controls.
• Availability to work variable shifts based on operational needs.
• Proficiency in English.

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

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About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com