Banquet & Events Manager

Auro Hotels Management; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin Washington Dulles Airport is seeking an experienced Banquet Manager to lead our Food & Beverage team. This role directs banquet operations in line with AURO Hotels and brand standards, delivering outstanding events and guest experiences.

You will manage banquet staff, coordinate with culinary and catering teams, ensure service excellence, safety, and budget adherence, and maintain strong guest relations across meetings and events.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 2-3 years' supervisory experience in a brand hotel.
• Must speak, read, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all banquet staff adhere to uniform, grooming and appearance standards.
• Oversee proper setup, execution and breakdown of banquet functions; develop attractive settings.
• Operate department within budgetary guidelines and manage resources.
• Set goals for the department and communicate to banquet staff.
• Develop policies and controls for banquet operations including service standards and sanitation.
• Prepare and tabulate banquet checks and maintain gratuity records.
• Coordinate with catering/kitchen and act as liaison between guest and hotel operations.
• Communicate with kitchen on cover counts and food-related issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Westin Washington Dulles Airport is seeking an experienced Banquet Manager to lead our Food & Beverage team. This role directs banquet operations in line with AURO Hotels and brand standards, delivering outstanding events and guest experiences.

You will manage banquet staff, coordinate with culinary and catering teams, ensure service excellence, safety, and budget adherence, and maintain strong guest relations across meetings and events.