Banquet Manager

management-davidsonhospitality; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401K match

Teledoc service

Job summary

Davidson Harbor Island Resort in Newport, RI, seeks a Banquet Manager to lead and coordinate high-end banquet events. You will supervise staffing, scheduling, training, and service etiquette, ensuring flawless execution and guest satisfaction.

Collaborate with culinary, sales and operations to deliver memorable events. Prior experience in hotel F&B and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Requires supervisory/management experience and skills.
• 2 years banquet management experience preferred.
• Previous hotel food and beverage experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Requires computer skills.
• Strong business communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate banquet events from start to finish.
• Assist with hiring and training all banquet staff, scheduling and monthly meetings.
• Supervise setup of functions, linens, silver, china and glassware per event specs.
• Visually inspect function rooms and equipment for cleanliness and inventory.
• Collaborate with culinary, sales and operations teams for successful events.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Banquet management

F&B experience

Team leadership

Computer skills

Business communication

Job description

Property Description

Newport Harbor Island Resort presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants looking to join a premier resort destination in Newport, Rhode Island. Our resort offers a picturesque location overlooking the stunning Newport Harbor, providing a unique and captivating experience for our guests. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful and tranquil setting, delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable memories for our guests. With opportunities for career growth, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture, Newport Harbor Island Resort is the perfect place to further your hospitality career. Join our team of dedicated professionals and be a part of our commitment to providing unparalleled guest experiences in one of New England's most sought-after destinations.

Overview

Join our team as a Banquet Manager for an exciting opportunity to showcase your leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-end environment! We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate to manage and coordinate banquet events, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences. The Banquet Manager assists with hiring and training all banquet staff including scheduling and monthly meetings, illustrating proper techniques and etiquette for all styles of service. Supervise the set up of functions to include placement of linens, silver, china and glassware according to event specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment for cleanliness, proper inventory and set-up. You'll be part of a dynamic team and work closely with culinary, sales, and operations departments to ensure a successful event from start to finish. Join us in creating unforgettable memories for our guests!

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory/management experience and skills
• 2 years banquet management experience preferred
• Previous hotel food and beverage experience preferred
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Requires computer skills
• Strong business communication skills

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.