Banquet Lead: Events & Guest Experience

Manpower, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Manpower in Charleston, WV is seeking a Lead Banquet Server to oversee event staff and ensure exceptional guest experiences during banquets. This hands-on leadership role requires ownership of assigned events and close collaboration with kitchen and operations teams.

The position emphasizes dependable, professional conduct in a fast-paced hospitality environment, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior banquet leadership experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet experience required.
• Ability to take ownership and provide direction during events.
• Dependable, professional, and able to lead a team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with banquet setup, service execution, and event breakdown.

Responsibilities

• Lead Banquet Server oversees staff during events, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences
• Take ownership of assigned events and serve as a key point of support for banquet operations
• Coordinate and assist with event setup, room arrangements, and event breakdown activities
• Provide a high level of service to members and guests, promptly addressing requests and concerns
• Monitor event timelines and service standards to ensure successful execution
• Work closely with kitchen staff, management, and event coordinators to maintain seamless communication
• Train, mentor, and support banquet servers while promoting teamwork and accountability
• Assist with maintaining banquet equipment, supplies, and cleanliness standards throughout events

Job description

Manpower in Charleston, WV is seeking a Lead Banquet Server to oversee event staff and ensure exceptional guest experiences during banquets. This hands-on leadership role requires ownership of assigned events and close collaboration with kitchen and operations teams.

The position emphasizes dependable, professional conduct in a fast-paced hospitality environment, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior banquet leadership experience is highly valued.