Banquet Manager

Solomon Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Banquet Manager for a luxury event space in Midtown Manhattan. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of banquet experience in a high-volume environment and will provide leadership to ensure exceptional guest experiences during events. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, managing staff, and maintaining communication across departments. The role offers a competitive salary of $85,000 per year and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of banquet experience in a high-volume, high-end hospitality or event environment.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic database systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee banquet operations to ensure flawless execution of events.
• Coordinate between various teams to maintain high service standards.
• Manage communication of event updates across departments.

Skills

Banquet experience in high-volume hospitality

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with Tripleseat, Prism, Toast, Angus, and Kronos HR

Food safety knowledge

Customer service orientation

Job description

Our client, a luxury event space in Midtown Manhattan, is looking to fill the role of a Banquet Manager. The Banquet Manager assists in the daily oversight of Banquet Department operations, providing hands-on leadership, direction, and support to the banquet team to ensure the flawless execution of events and a consistently elevated guest experience in a high-volume, luxury hospitality environment.

Overview

Banquet Manager role with responsibilities across operations, guest experience, facility management, and administration to support high-end events.

Salary: $85,000/year. Working Schedule: Mostly PM shifts based on event schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work closely within the banquet leadership team to ensure seamless communication, effective collaboration, and support to maintain banquet standards.
• Prepare and submit daily stewarding requisitions for china, glassware, flatware, and service equipment based on banquet events requirements.
• Complete daily beverage requisitions, ensuring appropriate product availability for all scheduled functions.
• Partner closely with the stewarding to ensure efficient storage, organization, and readiness of all banquet equipment.
• Work closely with purchasing department to ensure bar supplies and other key essential equipment is adequately stocked according to business needs.
• Partner with the operations team to coordinate linen requests, uniforms, laundry, and other essential items.

Event Operations

• Provide real-time direction to banquet staff, ensuring smooth coordination between setup staff, service staff, sales, and culinary teams.
• Oversee event breakdown operations to ensure spaces are efficiently turned over for subsequent functions.
• Maintain visible leadership presence during all events, acting as a point of contact for operational issues and guest needs.

Guest Experience

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, event planners, and catering partners to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Respond to guest requests, concerns, and complaints promptly, professionally, and with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Ensure all guest experiences reflect the highest level of hospitality, service excellence, and attention to detail.

Facility Management

• Enforce strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service standards in accordance with company policies and local regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of function rooms, public areas, storage areas, and service stations to ensure cleanliness, organization, and readiness.
• Ensure all banquet spaces consistently meet luxury presentation standards prior to guest arrival.
• Identify and address operational risks related to safety, equipment handling, and service execution.

Administration

• Communicate all event updates, changes, and special requirements clearly and efficiently across all departments, including culinary, stewarding, catering sales, and operations.
• Collaborate with Catering and Sales teams to ensure accurate translation of client needs into operational execution.
• Maintain smooth operational flow during multiple simultaneous events by prioritizing communication and resource allocation.
• Support administrative duties related to banquet operations, including reporting, scheduling input, and event documentation as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of banquet experience in a high-volume, high-end hospitality or event environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic database systems.
• Fluent in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with guests, team members, and leadership.
• Plus if experience using Tripleseat, Prism, Toast, Angus, and Kronos HR.
• Plus if ServSafe certified and TIPS certified.

Physical Demands and Other Considerations

• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work may occur in environments with variable atmospheric conditions, including ventilation and lighting concerns.
• The noise level in the work area is usually moderate to loud.
• A significant portion of the workday requires walking and standing.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the facility on a timely basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly, and push/pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires various physical and sensory abilities including grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, and visual acuity.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

The Solomon Page Distinction: Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees, including medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit, and commuter benefits.

About Solomon Page: Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty staffing and executive search provider focused on delivering customized solutions and building long-term relationships with clients and candidates. For more information, visit solomonpage.com.