Banquet Manager (FT)

Evans Hotels; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Discounted hotel rooms

Free employee parking

Free meals during shifts

Referral bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

401k with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Banquet Manager at Evans Hotels oversees strategic and hands‑on leadership to ensure all banquet functions meet service standards, BEOs, and financial targets. You will lead the banquet team, set clear expectations, and ensure coordinated service for meetings, conferences, weddings, and other catered events.

Responsibilities include developing schedules, implementing SOPs, maintaining equipment and setup standards, and collaborating with Culinary, Catering/Conference Services, Sales, and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of progressive banquet leadership experience in high-volume environments.
• Ability to run shifts, schedule, manage performance, and train staff.
• Must have or be able to obtain San Diego County Food Handler certification.
• RBS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the banquet leadership team to execute events per BEOs and standards.
• Create schedules based on forecasted banquet business and productivity rates.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure consistent service across all banquet events.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Stewarding, Sales, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

People coaching

Guest service

Education

Hospitality management education

Tools

RBS Certification

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Management
• Job Location: Catamaran - San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $90000.00 - $100000.00Salary/year
• Job Shift: Exempt
• Job Category: Management and Supervisory

Location

Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is a Polynesian-themed destination located on the shores of Mission Bay and mere steps from San Diego's famous Pacific Beach. The resort features 310 rooms and suites, lush tropical gardens, and award-winning dining at Oceana Coastal Kitchen.

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands‑on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company‑wide beach clean‑ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY

The Banquet Manager (“Gerente de Banquetes”) provides strategic and hands‑on leadership to ensure all banquet functions are executed according to established service standards, Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), guest expectations, and property financial objectives. The Banquet Manager leads and develops the Banquet leadership team, establishes clear expectations and accountability, and ensures consistent execution across meetings, conferences, weddings, social events, and other catered functions.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 DOE**
• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for all employees and friends & family.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto Card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancements opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, hotel stays at our sister properties, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Is responsible for accurate and timely completion of all administrative duties.
• Adheres to all Evans Hotels Standard Operation Procedures, particularly those involving cash handling, audit, and accounting.
• Ensures all banquet service standards are adhered to through continuous accountability and training.
• Develop schedules based on forecasted banquet business and established productivity standards.
• Prepares and manages an equipment cleaning and maintenance schedule.
• Develops and manages the standard practice for the banquet room setup and breakdown, delivery of equipment to the banquet space, and delivery of food to the banquet space.
• Works closely with the Culinary and Stewarding teams during banquet events to ensure coordinated service, timing, and execution.
• Develop and implement SOPs to ensure operational consistency, quality, and accountability across the Banquet operation.
• Creates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Banquet Departments. SOP's must meet or exceed hotel service levels.
• Address performance issues promptly and constructively, in accordance with HR and company policies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor team members, ensuring a high‑performing, service‑oriented culture.
• Promote teamwork and employee engagement, ensuring alignment with company values and expectations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Culinary, Catering/Conference Services, Sales, Stewarding, Engineering, Housekeeping, Security, Purchasing, and other operational departments.
• Participate actively in BEO meetings and other operational meetings.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Qualifications

• At least 2–4 years of progressive banquet leadership experience, preferably in high‑volume banquet, upscale hotel, or resort environments.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
• Previous similar position in a up‑scale hotel, or similar business entity preferred.
• Experience running shifts, scheduling, performance management, problem‑solving, guest servicing and running day‑to‑day operations.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense.
• RBS Certification required.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs.
• The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq.

**The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience.