Banquet Operations Lead

The St Joe Company; Rosemary Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company at Camp Creek Resort in Inlet Beach, FL seeks a Banquet Manager to oversee service, event flow, and coordination with Sales, F&B and Culinary teams.

You will lead banquet staff, plan layouts, manage budgets, ensure safety and quality, attend BEO meetings, and drive guest satisfaction through meticulous execution of banquet events. You will collaborate with culinary leadership, recruit and train staff, and ensure seamless event execution across all banquet activities for

Qualifications

• Sufficient education and literacy to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English preferred.
• Experience in hospitality preferred.
• Accredited certificate or diploma in catering, culinary arts, hospitality, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality and culinary arts preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in banquet management, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Banquet Sales Director and the Head Chef to review sales contracts and Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
• Plan and execute the venue layout according to the number of guests and the type of event.
• Determine the appropriate staffing levels, including servers and support staff.
• Hire, train, and direct the banquet staff in servicing all banquet activities.
• Supervise the placement of tables, chairs, cutlery, plates, glasses, table linens, centerpieces, heating lamps, serving utensils, and carving stations.
• Oversee the seating of guests, the serving of meals and beverages, and the clearing of tables.
• Consult with the Head Chef regarding the timing of meal courses to be served.
• Manage the availability of liquor and soft drinks, when required.
• Ensure banquet china, cutlery, glassware, linen and equipment are properly maintained and inventoried.
• Prepare work schedules and completing documentation in a timely manner.
• Achieve maximum profitability and overall success by controlling costs and quality of service.
• Achievement of budgeted food sales, beverage sales and labor costs.
• Participation and input towards F & B Marketing activities.
• Answering customers' questions and accommodating special requests.
• Attend operational meetings and BEO meetings.
• Ensures that banquet areas are maintained in a neat, organized and safe manner.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Customer service

Budget management

Staff supervision

Event planning

Catering software

Hospitality

Education

Certificate/diploma in catering or hospitality

Bachelor's in hospitality and culinary arts

Tools

Better Cater

Caterease

Job description

The St. Joe Company at Camp Creek Resort in Inlet Beach, FL seeks a Banquet Manager to oversee service, event flow, and coordination with Sales, F&B and Culinary teams.

You will lead banquet staff, plan layouts, manage budgets, ensure safety and quality, attend BEO meetings, and drive guest satisfaction through meticulous execution of banquet events. You will collaborate with culinary leadership, recruit and train staff, and ensure seamless event execution across all banquet activities for