Banquet Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Team environment

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Anchorage, AK is seeking an experienced Banquet Manager to oversee all banquet operations for the Wildbirch Hotel. The role ensures coordination across departments to deliver a guest experience that is seamlessly executed.

You will plan and manage events, supervise staff, coordinate with clients, and work closely with kitchen and catering teams to ensure timely service. A strong leader with attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in banquets preferably in hotels.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food and beverage operations and event planning.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for long periods and handle physically demanding tasks when needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage banquet events, including large tours groups, celebrations of life, conferences, and private functions
• Coordinate with clients to understand event requirements, menus, and timelines
• Supervise banquet staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Ensure proper setup, service, and breakdown of events according to standards
• Work closely with kitchen and catering teams to ensure timely food service
• Monitor event execution and resolve any issues promptly and professionally
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and service quality
• Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment related to banquet operations
• Oversee billing, budgeting, and cost control for events

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Food & beverage knowledge

Event planning

Job description

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Compensation: $60,000 to $65,000 per year plus bonus

Posted: Sep 4, 2026

Summary

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Banquet Manager to oversee all banquet operations for the Wildbirch Hotel. The ideal candidate will ensure coordination across departments for a guest experience that is seamlessly executed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage banquet events, including large tours groups, celebrations of life, conferences, and private functions
• Coordinate with clients to understand event requirements, menus, and timelines
• Supervise banquet staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Ensure proper setup, service, and breakdown of events according to standards
• Work closely with kitchen and catering teams to ensure timely food service
• Monitor event execution and resolve any issues promptly and professionally
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and service quality
• Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment related to banquet operations
• Oversee billing, budgeting, and cost control for events

Requirements

• Proven experience in banquets preferably in hotels
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Must have attention to detail
• Knowledge of food and beverage operations and event planning
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for long periods and handle physically demanding tasks when needed

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with quarterly bonuses
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Dynamic and team-oriented work environment

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.

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