Banquet Operations Lead – Private Dining & Events

Landry's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts on dining, hotels,+

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life insurance and STD

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Monthly discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jake’s Grill in Portland is seeking a Banquet Operations Manager to lead banquet events from planning through execution, supervising staff and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will work closely with Front of House and other property events to maintain high service standards and food quality.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in banquet or hotel event management, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of banquet, restaurant, or hotel event management experience.
• Ability to write professional business correspondences and review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Strong coordination and communication with multiple departments, guests, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all banquet functions from organization to execution, including client maps and event flow.
• Collaborate with Front of House and other properties to support events as needed.
• Train staff to ensure guest satisfaction and lead by example with a hands-on management style.
• Inventory banquet supplies and equipment; manage POS for invoicing and payments.
• Partner with vendors for rentals and ensure timely, accurate event setup.
• Hire, schedule, and develop banquet staff, arranging temporary staffing as needed; visit clients to grow private dining sales.

Skills

Banquet management

Staff development

Communication

AV technology knowledge

Tools

Presentation AV technology

Job description

Jake’s Grill in Portland is seeking a Banquet Operations Manager to lead banquet events from planning through execution, supervising staff and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will work closely with Front of House and other property events to maintain high service standards and food quality.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in banquet or hotel event management, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams and vendors.