Banquet Manager

Hilton Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hilton Albany is seeking a Banquet Manager to lead event planning and execution. The successful candidate will manage vendor negotiations, ensure adherence to budgets, and create memorable experiences while demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills. A Bachelor’s degree in catering or hospitality is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a banquet manager or assistant in the hotel industry.
• In-depth understanding of hospitality industry practices.
• Ability to work long hours under high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of events.
• Monitor placement of tables, décor, and cutlery.
• Collaborate with the chef and train banqueting assistants.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Creativity

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in catering or hospitality

Job description

Banquet Manager

Salary range - $60,000 – 65,000

The Albany Hilton Hotel is a leading player in the world of hosting events and banquets. With global banquets hosted by us all through the year, we’re seeking a highly skilled banquet manager to spearhead the planning and execution of the events. The ideal candidate must be an expert at pulling off a successful event that is cost-effective and memorable. The banquet manager's duties include collaborating with a wide range of vendors. Hence, negotiation and leadership skills come in extremely handy. A flair for creativity, without compromising on the quality of services are some of the essential banquet manager skills that we are seeking.

Objectives of this role

· Lead the planning and execution of an event, keeping in mind the role of a banquet manager

· Liaise with the banquet sales manager and director at all times

· Devise actionable plans to stay under budget

· Adhere strictly to the schedules and timelines as a banquet event manager

Responsibilities

· Plan the number of waiters, servers and other staff required as the director of banquets

· Monitor the placement of tables, décor, chairs and cutlery of an event, as per the theme and standards that are pre-defined

· Ensure that the documentation of the schedule and timelines are in place

· Collaborate with the chef and brief them on the various meal courses

· Negotiate with various vendors and train the banqueting assistants to do the same

· Adhere to local laws and regulations while executing the banquet manager's responsibilities

Required skills and qualifications

· Prior experience working as a banquet manager, assistant banquet manager, or in the hotel industry

· In-depth understanding of the hospitality industry and its common practices

· Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work long hours

Preferred skills and qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in catering or hospitality

· Outstanding negotiation and organizational skills

In accordance with New York State’s Pay Transparency Law (New York State Labor Law Section 194-b) which requires private employers with four (4) or more employees to include a range of pay for all advertised jobs, promotion, or transfer opportunities. This position pays $60,000-$65,000 annually based on experience.