Banquet Manager – Full Time

Overland Park Convention Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier event venue in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a Banquet Manager to lead catering solutions and manage special events. Responsibilities include developing menu solutions, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, excellent communication skills, and at least 2 years of management experience in hospitality or catering. This role requires event-based hours and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in management or supervisory roles.
• Experience in events, hospitality, and catering preferred.
• Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete catering solutions to meet customers’ needs.
• Lead catering team to execute event plans.
• Train team members to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Customer rapport

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Banquet Manager is a leadership position which leads all aspects of catering solutions and special events at Overland Park. This position will lead the Catering team to complete events or catering delivery requests in line with customer expectations and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete catering solutions to meet customers’ needs
• Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
• Deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out events
• Facilitate the delivery of prepared food and set up of events crafted from banquet event orders
• Assist clients in planning special events and providing creative solutions to clients’ needs
• Train and lead catering employees to ensure catering and event standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation
• Provide completed Banquet Event Orders to team and provide quality assurance all requests are met prior to event
• Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
• Responsible for execution of catering events of varied size and scope including staffing and management
• Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivablesRecruit, train, schedule and develop team members
• Ensure compliance with all food, occupational, and environmental safety policies

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of experience
• Prior experience in a management or supervisory role preferred
• Previous experience in events, hospitality and catering preferred
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Available to work event-based hours
• Must have excellent communications skills
• Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Key Word & Location

Enter Key Word: Banquet Manager and Location: Overland Park, KS