Assistant Banquet Manager

McLemore Resort Manager LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Hotel Discount

Uniforms Provided

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with match

Food Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor is seeking a Banquet Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of weddings, galas, and conferences. You will collaborate with clients and departments, manage staff, and ensure food and beverage service meets high standards.

The role emphasizes guest-focused service, attention to detail, and smooth event execution. Join a team dedicated to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining across multiple properties in the US.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management, hospitality, or food and beverage service.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations.
• Experience with budget management and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and service standards.
• High school education or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Check server’s and house person’s BEOs to ensure that all information is accurate.
• Check room set-up to see that BEO directions are completely followed.
• Ensure that all public areas are neat and clean.
• Contact group representatives.
• Explain how to make contact; if needed throughout the function.
• Ensure that any Food & Beverage items are presented and served correctly, adhering to the standards set out by the property and noting any special requests & instructions, outlined on the Banquet Event Order for the event.
• Maintain communication between Culinary Department and Banquet Team during the event and alert changes or issues.
• Compile checks from the Banquet Event Order and present to clients for signature.
• Ensure paperwork (Captain’s Consumption Sheets, Captain’s Report) is filled out correctly.
• Return all equipment to storage and leave area clean.
• Return unconsumed liquor & wines to Banquet Beverage Service Bar.
• Assign duties to banquet staff and captains for each event.
• Ensure staff names appear on the banquet sign-in sheet and signatures are collected.
• Prepare the area or room for guest arrival.
• Recap banquet checks at end of day and submit to Night Audit.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors/Managers.

Skills

Event management

Hospitality

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Education

High school education or equivalent experience

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians-driven detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here. Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

POSITION PROFILE

A banquet manager plans, coordinates, and oversees all aspects of events like weddings, galas, and conferences to ensure client satisfaction and smooth execution. This involves collaborating with clients and other departments (like sales and culinary), managing staff, handling budgets, and ensuring all event details, from room setup to food and beverage service, meet the required standards.

Expected to always be attentive to guest needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Check server’s and house person’s BEOs to ensure that all information is accurate.
• Check room set-up to see that BEO directions are completely followed.
• Ensure that all public areas are neat and clean.
• Contact group representatives.
• Explain how to make contact; if needed throughout the function.
• Ensure that any & all Food & Beverage items are presented and served correctly, adhering to the standards set out by the property and noting any special requests & instructions, outlined on the Banquet Event Order for the event.
• Ensure that communication is constantly maintained between the Culinary Department Representative & the Banquet Team during the event, alert team members of any changes in the schedule of service, challenges or adverse comments that may arise during the service of an event.
• Compile check from the Banquet Event Order, at the end of the event or function, ensuring that the correct numbers of items/number of persons are charged for, and that the check is posted to the correct master account, present the check to the clients for signature.
• Ensure that all relevant & applicable paperwork is filled out correctly, including the Captain’s Consumption Sheets and Captain’s Report and copies distributed as required.
• Ensure that staff members return all equipment to the storage areas and that the room/area is left clean and tidy.
• Unconsumed Liquor & Wines should be returned to the Banquet Beverage Service Bar.
• Compile the station register and assign duties to banquet staff and supporting banquet captains, assigned to that specific event or function.
• Ensure that the name of every staff member assigned to an event or function appears on the banquet sign-in sheet, and that the staff signs the sheet, prior to leaving the event or function.
• Prepare the area or room in its entirety for a function or event, prior to the guest’s arrival.
• Recap all banquet checks at end of day and turn in to Night Audit.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by Supervisors/Managers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in event management, hospitality, or food and beverage service.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations.
• Experience with budget management and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and service standards.
• High school education or equivalent experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuous Standing as needed
• Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love for natural beauty and the resort life, this could be the perfect home for you!

We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.