Banquet Manager

Crescent-Hotels-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Curio Collection in Houston is seeking a Banquet Manager to lead daily banquet operations and ensure exceptional service at a luxury property. You will oversee setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring events align with BEOs and guest expectations.

The ideal candidate brings prior banquet leadership experience in upscale or luxury settings, strong team leadership, and hands-on style with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience leading banquet teams in upscale hotels or resorts.
• Knowledge of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and service standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operation and execution of banquet events.
• Oversee banquet setup, service, and breakdown.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and coach banquet team members.
• Coordinate with Catering Sales, Conference Services, Culinary, and other departments.

Skills

Banquet ops

Team leadership

Event planning

Labor scheduling

Guest service

Job description

Description

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The Banquet Manager is responsible for leading the daily operation and execution of banquet events while ensuring exceptional service, operational efficiency, and memorable guest experiences consistent with the standards of a luxury Curio Collection by Hilton property.

This hands-on leader will oversee banquet setup, service, and breakdown while ensuring events are executed accurately according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) , client expectations, and hotel service standards. The Banquet Manager will lead pre-shift meetings, assign responsibilities, monitor service, and remain highly visible throughout events to support the team and address guest or client needs.

Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and developing banquet team members , managing labor and productivity, maintaining banquet equipment and inventory, ensuring proper room setups, and supporting food, beverage, sanitation, safety, and responsible alcohol service standards.

The Banquet Manager will work closely with Catering Sales, Conference Services, Culinary, Stewarding, Engineering, and other hotel departments to ensure seamless communication and flawless event execution.

The ideal candidate has previous banquet leadership experience within a full-service, upscale, or luxury hotel , along with strong knowledge of banquet operations, service standards, BEOs, staffing, labor management, and event execution. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Previous Hilton experience, particularly within a Curio Collection or luxury/soft-brand property, is highly preferred.

Schedule flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event and business needs, is required.

Lead from the floor. Perfect every detail. Create events guests will remember.

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