Banquet Service Manager - Williamsburg Lodge

CW Talent; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Williamsburg seeks a Banquet Manager to lead and develop banquet staff, oversee operations, and ensure exceptional guest service during events. The role requires in-depth knowledge of banquet services and strong interpersonal skills. Candidates must be flexible with working hours, including nights and weekends. This position is vital for maximizing profitability and client satisfaction in a busy banquet environment.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of various types of banquet services (American, French, Family Style) and banquet room set up.
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal and public contact skills.
• Must have the ability to supervise and train professional banquet service employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day leadership and development for the banquet staff.
• Oversee and preserve all Banquet Storeroom operations.
• Maximize profitability by reviewing procedures and instituting best practices.

Skills

In depth knowledge of various types of banquet services

Outstanding interpersonal and public contact skills

Mathematical skills for banquet checks

Ability to supervise and train banquet service employees

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to analyze expenses and manage budgets

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Outstanding guest service

Tools

Point of Sale Systems

Hotel Data Input Systems (Opera)

Job description

Job Category: Banqueting/Conferencing/Catering Operations

Requisition Number: BANQU003449

• Posted : November 13, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

WILLIAMSBURG LODGE
310 S. England St.
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Responsibilities

1. Manages day-to-day leadership and development for the banquet staff, completing shift assignments based on job classification and establishing performance evaluations from each shift where needed, including Guest Service Supervisors and 50+ front line employees in the Collective Bargaining unit. Develops/adjusts weekly work schedules based on forecasted business needs.
2. Responsibilities may include hiring, promotions, terminations, scheduling, ensuring new employees receive appropriate training, observing performance of employees and providing feedback and counseling. Responsible for performance reviews of direct reports.
3. Manage, train, and maintain the use of opening, closing and operational checklists, standard operating procedures, Banquet Service Standards, and all critical quality control points.
4. Oversee and preserve all Banquet Storeroom operations to organize, zone and maintain equipment and property stewardship at the highest level. Maintains an updated equipment inventory and focuses on projected equipment, décor and supply needs based on forecasted event/sales volumes.
5. Collaborates with Conference Services/Catering to finalize event changes and guarantees on the BEOs for clients. Collaborates with Food and Beverage department to develop banquet menu ideas, table‑top design, buffet set up, floral arrangements, event spaces, and special events/holidays.
6. Maximizes profitability by reviewing procedures, product, labor, and instituting industry best practices to effectively improve the bottom‑line performance of all banquet functions.
7. Oversees the food and beverage needs for BEOs, and coordinates set‑up and service of all food functions with the culinary team to include buffets, hors d' oeuvres service, table arrangements, types of service, and number of staff needed to do the event, while facilitating the execution of a five star dining experience to exceed expectations.
8. Collaborates with Rooms Division, Food and Beverage to ensure exceptional guest service in all areas of the hotel. Conducts daily, weekly and monthly performance maintenance schedules with housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure clean, orderly and proper function of all guests and back of house areas.
9. Manages Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to ensure client needs and expectations are exceeded by attending BEO meetings and communicating the banquet needs to the Banquet Set up Manager. Takes proactive measures to assure the cleanliness and integrity of all banquet equipment for each BEO.
10. Manage all departmental revenue and financial policies and processes. Conducts audits of banquet checks and service charges to ensure sales, revenue and costs are appropriately accounted for.
11. Manages the quality of service provided during events and takes the initiative to resolve any issue or complaints: Ensures that leadership is aware of any complaint. Reviews and evaluates guest comments and other reports to determine the degree of customer satisfaction, taking action to correct identified deficiencies.
12. Collaborates with the necessary departments to ensure programming of InfoGenesis (POS Systems) with holiday meal and special event offerings. Ensures that banquet checks are posted in V-1 and/or Opera within 24 hours following events. Ensures that re‑posting log checks are re‑posted and adjustment made to service charges as needed.
13. During certain periods of the year the BSM will assist in restaurant shift coverage and development and execution of training materials.
14. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of various types of banquet services (American, French, Family Style) and banquet room set up.
• Must possess outstanding interpersonal and public contact skills.
• Must have mathematical skills to perform and process banquet checks and tip allocation sheets.
• Must have the ability to supervise and train professional banquet service employees.
• Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and industry Point of Sale and Hotel Data Input Systems (Opera).
• Must be able to analyze expenses and manage to budgetary guidelines.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must ensure outstanding guest service and experience in stressful situations.

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