Banquet Operations Lead - Events & Beverages

Sun-Valley-Resort; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Valley Resort is seeking an experienced Banquet Supervisor to support banquet, catering, and special events operations. Reporting to the Banquet Director, this role combines administrative leadership with hands-on event management.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of food and beverage management, strong supervisory skills, and a proven ability to lead high-volume events while maintaining service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of food and beverage management experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of banquet service, bar operations, and event execution.
• Experience with beverage inventory management and cost controls.
• Ability to lead teams in a high-volume, guest-focused environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and hospitality management systems.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business demands require.
• Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, and reaching.
• Can safelylift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently around the workplace.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform event setup and operational support tasks as needed.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management of banquet and catering operations.
• Lead banquet teams during event setup, service, and breakdown.
• Maintain service standards and ensure consistent execution of all banquet events.
• Partner with culinary, stewarding, setup, and audiovisual teams to execute successful events.
• Act as Manager on Duty for assigned functions and events.
• Review BEOs and communicate event details to operational teams.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance development of banquet employees.
• Participate in departmental meetings and pre-event planning sessions.
• Maintain operational records, inventories, and departmental documentation.
• Oversee banquet beverage operations, bars, beverage stations, and events.
• Monitor liquor, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverage inventory.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with liquor laws, responsible alcohol service standards, and resort policies.
• Support beverage cost management and inventory variance investigations.
• Coordinate equipment, linen, furniture, and supply requirements for events.
• Ensure proper staffing and resource allocation based on event volume and guest expectations.
• Work closely with conference services and event planning teams to execute event timelines.
• Assist in managing venue transitions and operational logistics across multiple resort locations.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and adapt quickly to changing event needs.
• Foster a culture of exceptional hospitality and professionalism.
• Build positive relationships with clients, conference planners, and resort guests.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure every event reflects Sun Valley Resort’s commitment to service excellence.

Skills

F&B management

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hospitality management systems

Job description

Sun Valley Resort is seeking an experienced Banquet Supervisor to support banquet, catering, and special events operations. Reporting to the Banquet Director, this role combines administrative leadership with hands-on event management.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of food and beverage management, strong supervisory skills, and a proven ability to lead high-volume events while maintaining service excellence.