Banquet Maestro — Lead Event Setup & Service

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management seeks an experienced banquet supervisor to oversee setup, breakdown, and service for all meeting spaces, ensuring adherence to hotel quality standards.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, coordinating with customers on Banquet Event Orders, and maintaining cleanliness and safety across banquet areas. A high school diploma and at least one year in a banquet or supervisory role are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school education or equivalent.
• One full year of employment in a banquet or supervisory position is required.
• Requires a working knowledge of hotel's banquet/catering food and beverage services.
• Communication skills required to provide information and services to management and guests.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Banquet employees; schedule, train, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication.
• Supervise and set-up the food and beverage preparation and service to ensure compliance with Banquet Event Orders and catering procedures.
• Meet with customers to review Banquet Event Orders and address changes or problems to ensure quality delivery.
• Monitor maintenance/sanitation of Banquet areas and equipment; provide weekly linen inventory needs to housekeeping.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures; follow safety and security rules.
• Ensure safe work environment by following safety procedures and reporting hazards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Fire safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Handler Card

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management seeks an experienced banquet supervisor to oversee setup, breakdown, and service for all meeting spaces, ensuring adherence to hotel quality standards.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, coordinating with customers on Banquet Event Orders, and maintaining cleanliness and safety across banquet areas. A high school diploma and at least one year in a banquet or supervisory role are required.