Banquet Manager

US Lawns; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Life Insurance and AD&D

401K

Flex Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

Discounted Meals

Job summary

Swinomish Casino & Lodge is seeking an experienced Banquet Manager to oversee banquet, catering, event, and banquet bar operations. This role leads during events to ensure exceptional guest service, quality food and beverage delivery, and compliant service.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of large-volume hotel or casino event catering experience and 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience, with certifications in ServSafe, TIPS, and a Washington Food Worker Card.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of large-volume hotel or casino event catering experience.
• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Washington State Food Worker Card and TIPS Certification.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Strong leadership and financial management skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and remain on their feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee banquet, catering, event, and banquet bar operations.
• Lead hands-on during events to ensure guest service and safe, compliant service.
• Hire, train, and develop banquet staff; manage staffing and labor costs.
• Monitor department budgets and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Organization

Financial management

Staff training

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Hotel/Restaurant Administration, or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Description

Swinomish Casino & Lodge is seeking an experienced Banquet Manager to oversee banquet, catering, event, and banquet bar operations. This position provides hands‑on leadership during events, ensuring exceptional guest service, quality food‑and‑beverage delivery, proper setup and breakdown, and compliance with safety, cash‑handling, and alcohol‑service standards.

The Banquet Manager will hire, train, and develop banquet staff; manage staffing and labor costs; monitor department budgets; resolve guest and employee concerns; and coordinate effectively with other departments. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of large-volume hotel or casino event catering experience and 3-5 years of management or supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Hotel/Restaurant Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Current Washington State Food Worker Card and TIPS Certification.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Computer experience with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong leadership, customer service, organization, and financial management skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and remain on their feet for extended periods.

Company Description

Swinomish Tribe, a community of Coast Salish peoples, are descendants of groups andbands originating in the Skagit and Samish River valleys;the surrounding coastal areas; and islands,including Fidalgo, Camano, Whidbey, and the San Juan Islands.

Located on the pristine Washington coast, the Swinomish Casino & Lodge is owned and operated by our tribal community. We started as a small bingo operation in 1985. In 1990, we began negotiations for a gaming license, and a Compact was signed with the State of Washington in December of 1992. We chose to build the casino next to ouracclaimed Bingo Hall. The construction was completed, and the Casino opened its doors to the public on July 15, 1994.

Over the years, the company has grown, but its philosophy and commitment have always remained the same: to be the friendliest casino in the area with outstanding customer service and to provide guests a luxuriant, state‑of‑the‑art experience while maintaining and upholding the cultural identity of the Swinomish Tribe. Today, we are proud to be one of the leading employers in the Anacortes area.

Swinomish Casino & Lodge is a full‑service entertainment destination includinga 98 room luxury lodge, the 9,000-square‑footmultipurpose Wa Walton Event Center, and a casino featuring Las Vegas-style gaming. We have over 650 of the latest slot titles andtable games like Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and Pai Gow. EZ KENO kiosks, and BetRivers Sportsbook at Swinomish.

Benefits

Full Time Team Members enjoy excellent benefits including:

• Medical insurance as low as $10 Per Month
• Free Dental and Vision coverage
• Mental Health Benefit
• $10,000 Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Discounted Meals