Assistant Manager, Banquets

The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Banquets team. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring excellent guest service, and supervising staff during events. You will play a key role in training and coaching team members while maintaining high service standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banquet management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join this dynamic team and contribute to creating memorable experiences for guests while ensuring financial profitability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in banquets or hotel food and beverage management.
• Knowledge of banquet procedures and payroll management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Banquet Department ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Supervise staff during events and handle administrative tasks.

Skills

Banquet Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Hospitality Degree

Tools

Delphi

ADP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel provided pay range

This range is provided by The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$72,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Job Description

• Manage the daily operations of the Banquet Department, ensuring excellent guest service and financial profitability.
• Supervise the banquet staff during events and non-event times, coordinating with clients and team members.
• Train and coach staff to maintain high service standards.
• Review and prepare banquet event orders, staffing, and room setups.
• Handle administrative tasks such as payroll, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet banquet and meeting specifications.
• Attend BEO meetings and execute banquet plans accordingly.
• Ensure timely setup of functions and maintain quality standards.
• Monitor profitability through booking sheets, staffing, and payroll management.
• Support beverage cost control efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Banquets.

Required Experience/Skills

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in banquets or hotel food and beverage management.
• Knowledge of banquet procedures, including payroll, union rotations, and booking.
• Experience working in union environments is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure, including nights and weekends.
• Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and attention to detail skills.
• Leadership skills to motivate and guide staff.
• Hospitality degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Delphi, ADP, and Microsoft Office suite.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management
• Industry: Hospitality