Banquet Manager

Bentley Legacy; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley Legacy in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Banquet Manager to lead all banquet operations, ensuring flawless event execution while driving financial performance and maintaining operational excellence. You will develop banquet staff, oversee scheduling and labor costs, and partner closely with Sales, Culinary, and Hotel Leadership to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires 3–5 years of banquet management experience, hotel background preferred, and a proven ability to lead teams, control

Qualifications

• 3–5 years banquet management experience.
• Previous hotel experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Financial acumen.
• Experience with BEO software and MICROS POS.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead all banquet operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop banquet associates.
• Build weekly schedules based on business demands.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Maintain staffing levels.
• Foster a culture of accountability and service excellence.
• Review all Banquet Event Orders and lead weekly BEO meetings.
• Coordinate with Sales and Culinary.
• Ensure staffing aligns with forecasted business.
• Oversee event execution from setup through breakdown.
• Respond to client concerns and service recovery opportunities.
• Handle event billing and manage labor costs.
• Control operating expenses and monitor payroll.
• Assist with forecasting banquet labor.
• Maintain inventory of banquet equipment and supplies.
• Support revenue goals through efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with Marriott brand standards.
• Develop and maintain banquet SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Financial acumen

Event management

Tools

MICROS POS

BEO software

Job description

The Banquet Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for all banquet and catering functions. This position is responsible for ensuring flawless event execution while developing banquet staff, driving financial performance, maintaining operational excellence, and partnering closely with Sales, Culinary, and Hotel Leadership.

Responsibilities

Department Leadership

• Lead all banquet operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop banquet associates.
• Build weekly schedules based on business demands.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Maintain staffing levels.
• Foster a culture of accountability and service excellence.

Event Management

• Review all Banquet Event Orders.
• Lead weekly BEO meetings.
• Coordinate with Sales and Culinary.
• Ensure staffing aligns with forecasted business.
• Oversee event execution from setup through breakdown.
• Respond to client concerns and service recovery opportunities.

Financial Responsibilities

• Handle event billing.
• Manage banquet labor costs.
• Control operating expenses.
• Monitor payroll.
• Assist with forecasting banquet labor.
• Maintain inventory of banquet equipment and supplies.
• Support revenue goals through efficient operations.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with Marriott brand standards.
• Maintain banquet equipment and storage.
• Oversee room setups and presentation.
• Ensure food safety and alcohol compliance.
• Develop and maintain banquet SOPs.

Collaboration

The Banquet Manager will partner with the following departments to ensure seamless execution of all events:

• Director of Food & Beverage
• Executive Chef
• Sales Department
• Front Office
• Housekeeping
• Engineering

Leadership Expectations

• Lead by example.
• Develop future leaders.
• Hold team members accountable.
• Communicate proactively.
• Solve problems independently.
• Make sound operational decisions.
• Continuously improve banquet operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years banquet management experience.
• Previous hotel experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Financial acumen.
• Experience with BEO software and POS systems (MICROS preferred).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.