Banquet Manager

Stonebridge Hospitality Management; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness program

Life and disability coverage

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Hospitality Management seeks a Banquet Manager to lead banquet operations and coordinate events in Seattle. You will supervise staff, schedule functions, and ensure flawless service aligned with high standards.

You will manage budgets, maintain inventory, and partner with Sales for workload planning while delivering exceptional guest experiences at every event.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of banquet or event management experience with supervisory duties.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret financial information and manage budgets.
• Knowledge of health/safety regulations and banquet setups.
• Proficiency with event management software and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule banquets, parties, and other events.
• Supervise banquet staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating.
• Ensure timely setup of function rooms per event specifications.
• Maintain inventory of banquet supplies and report quarterly to Finance.
• Collaborate with Sales to forecast future business needs and workload.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Multitasking

Customer service

Tools

Event management software

POS systems

Job description

City, State:

Seattle, Washington

Title: Banquet Manager

Location: Seattle, CA

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-time, seasonal

Reports to: Director of Food and Beverage

Supervises : Banquets Department

Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Job Summary: The Banquet Manager is responsible for scheduling and coordinating banquets, parties, and other events, ensuring all arrangements meet high service and quality standards. This role oversees banquet operations, supervises staff, and ensures smooth execution of events to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Provide professional and courteous service at all times.
• Ensure the timely setup of all function rooms according to event specifications.
• Maintain proper inventory levels of banquet supplies, including china, glass, silver, and linen.
• Deliver quarterly inventory reports to the Finance Department.
• Collaborate with the Sales Department to determine future business needs and workload requirements.
• Requisition banquet staff and provide instructions on work expectations in advance of events.
• Meet with function group leaders to discuss last-minute changes and set-up arrangements.
• Ensure proper service to clients during the event and handle any issues that arise.
• Supervise banquet personnel, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff.
• Schedule banquets, parties, and other events.
• Assist banquet staff in setting up function rooms when needed.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of all banquet equipment after events.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• 4+ years of experience in banquet or event management, with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and train banquet staff.
• Ability to interpret financial information, manage budgets, and prepare inventory reports.
• Knowledge of banquet setups, service standards, and health/safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using event management software and point-of-sale systems.

Work Environment:

• Primarily an indoor environment with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Requires frequent walking and standing for extended periods, with occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.
• Involves reaching, handling, and operating banquet service equipment.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position’s requirements.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from:

2026-08-24

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.