Assistant Banquet Manager

Washington Athletic Club; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid Time Off

401(K) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted parking

Discounted ORCA card

Pet insurance

Free daily meal

Spa discount

Job summary

The Washington Athletic Club in downtown Seattle seeks an Assistant Banquet Manager to oversee the Banquet Department, training and supervising the service team, coordinating with the kitchen, AV, and catering office to ensure flawless events from setup to breakdown. This full‑time role requires 2+ years of banquet experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus state permits.

Night and weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (2) years of experience managing in a catering or banquet setting
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Washington State Food Handler’s Permit
• Class 12 MAST (Mandatory Alcohol Server Training) permit
• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset
• Night and weekend availability

Responsibilities

• Coordinates operations with the kitchen team and catering office, ensuring room setups align with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and managing staffing
• Works closely with Food & Beverage department on daily operations and events, collaborating with the Executive Chef and other team members on plans for room use, budgets, and equipment
• Collaborate with AV & Infrastructure Support Specialist to ensure client AV needs are addressed
• Represents the organization, liaising with contacts to execute BEOs and arranging special requests
• Manages equipment inventory and orders for services, including beverages and liquor
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Stay updated on industry practices and adheres to organizational rules and practices

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Night and weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

As one of the nation’s premier private athletic clubs and a Seattle institution, The Washington Athletic Club (WAC) is not simply a place to work, but a place to belong. The WAC features extensive amenities, such as fitness centers, a stunning pool, three restaurants, a hotel, a spa, banquet halls, and more. Built in 1930, our beautifully maintained 21-story building in downtown Seattle has landmark status.

The WAC is seeking individuals who are dedicated to being the best and are willing to embrace the Club’s five core values: Leadership, Excellence, Integrity, Service and Sensitivity.

OVERVIEW

The Assistant Banquet Manager assists in the oversight of the Banquet Department, ensuring smooth operations by training and supervising the service team and attendants. They are responsible for all aspects of functions, including set-ups, ordering, and breakdowns, as well as staffing levels and room usage.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates operations with the kitchen team and catering office, ensuring room setups align with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and managing staffing
• Works closely with Food & Beverage department on daily operations and events, collaborating with the Executive Chef and other team members on plans for room use, budgets, and equipment
• Collaborate with AV & Infrastructure Support Specialist to ensure client AV needs are addressed
• Represents the organization, liaising with contacts to execute BEOs and arranging special requests
• Manages equipment inventory and orders for services, including beverages and liquor
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Stay updated on industry practices and adheres to organizational rules and practices

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of five (2) years of experience managing in a catering or banquet setting
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Washington State Food Handler’s Permit
• Class 12 MAST (Mandatory Alcohol Server Training) permit
• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset
• Night and weekend availability

PAY INFORMATION

• Pay range: $33.00-$37.00 per hour

BENEFIT INFORMATION

• Benefit package for full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrues at a rate of .0519 hours per hours worked to a maximum of 108 hours per year
• 9 paid holidays per year
• 401(K) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted parking / discounted ORCA card
• Pet insurance
• Free daily meal (soup/salad bar)
• Discount on spa services and products