Banquet Manager

Stonebridge Companies; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life and disability coverage

Savings accounts

Tuition aid

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge Companies is seeking a Banquet Manager in Seattle to lead event operations, supervise staff, and deliver exceptional guest experiences at all functions.

You will schedule banquets and events, ensure accurate room setups, manage inventory and budgets, and collaborate with Sales to forecast workload while maintaining high service standards. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, communication, and flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in banquet or event management with supervision.
• Strong leadership and communication to train staff.
• Ability to interpret budgets and prepare inventory reports.
• Knowledge of banquet setups, service standards, health/safety.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with event management software and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate banquets, parties, and events.
• Oversee banquet operations and supervise staff.
• Ensure timely setup of function rooms per event specs.
• Maintain inventory of banquet supplies.
• Collaborate with Sales to plan future workloads.
• Hire, train, and evaluate banquet staff.
• Ensure high service standards and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff training

Event coordination

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

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

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.

We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values, which are Courage, Vigilance, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity, and Empowerment. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date.

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.