Banquet Manager

Stonebridge; 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

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Stonebridge is seeking a Banquet Manager in Seattle to lead banquet operations, schedule events, and coordinate staff to ensure flawless guest experiences.

The role oversees banquet setup, inventory control, and collaboration with Sales to plan future events; requires 4+ years in banquet or event management and strong leadership. This is a full-time, seasonal position reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage, with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule banquets, parties, and events and coordinate resources.
• Oversee banquet staff, including hiring, training and evaluation.
• Ensure timely setup of function rooms per event specs.
• Maintain inventory levels of banquet supplies and report needs.
• Collaborate with Sales to forecast workload and business needs.
• Provide high-quality service and resolve issues during events.
• Ensure proper equipment cleaning and maintenance after events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Health&Safety

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

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.

Other Duties

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

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.