Banquets / Event Manager in Training - Villa Banquets

Kiawah Island Golf Resort; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Exclusive Discounts at Hotel & Villas,

Employee Meal Program

Employee Trainings and Appreciation

Leadership & Career Development

Bi-annual Wellness Fair

Free Parking!

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Vacation Pay after 60 days

401k after 30 days

Résumé du poste

Kiawah Island Golf Resort is seeking a high-potential banquet leader to enter a structured Manager in Training track within our Banquet Department. Advancement to Banquet Manager is based on demonstrated operational leadership, financial understanding, and system proficiency.

The role requires banquet serving experience, supervisory capability, and strong English communication. On-site work is required, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a luxury resort environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education - High school graduate, some college preferred.
• Minimum Age - 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages to guests.
• Minimum Experience - Banquet serving experience required. Past Banquet Captain & Supervisory experience preferred. Any previous culinary training also preferred.
• Must work both independently and in a team environment.
• Good to excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written.
• Certification of alcohol awareness program, training in food, wine & liquor service preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead assigned events as acting Banquet Captain
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and manage service standards
• Direct room sets, resets, and breakdowns
• Coordinate in real time with Culinary, Sales, and AV teams
• Ensure timing, flow, and guest satisfaction
• Assist with staffing plans and labor controls
• Monitor service charge allocations and payroll accuracy
• Support multi-room programs and large-scale buyouts
• Coach banquet staff and reinforce standards
• Review contracts and operational requirements
• Assist in drafting and revising BEOs
• Participate in planning meetings with Sales and clients
• Confirm guarantees and final details
• Support billing reconciliation and event close-out
• All other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Banquet serving experience

Banquet Captain experience

Supervisory experience

Culinary training

English communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Position Summary:

Kiawah Island is seeking a high-potential banquet leader to enter a structured Manager in Training track within our Banquet Department.

Pay Rate:

The rate of pay listed on job boards are auto-generated numbers. Kiawah Island Golf Resort's actual rate of pay will be determined during the hiring process.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education - High school graduate, some college preferred.
• Minimum Age - 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages to guests.
• Minimum Experience - Banquet serving experience required. Past Banquet Captain & Supervisory experience preferred. Any previous culinary training also preferred.
• Must work both independently and in a team environment.
• Good to excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written.
• Certification of alcohol awareness program, training in food, wine & liquor service preferred.

Expectations & Responsibilities:

• Lead assigned events as acting Banquet Captain
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and manage service standards
• Direct room sets, resets, and breakdowns
• Coordinate in real time with Culinary, Sales, and AV teams
• Ensure timing, flow, and guest satisfaction
• Assist with staffing plans and labor controls
• Monitor service charge allocations and payroll accuracy
• Support multi-room programs and large-scale buyouts
• Coach banquet staff and reinforce standards
• Review contracts and operational requirements
• Assist in drafting and revising BEOs
• Participate in planning meetings with Sales and clients
• Confirm guarantees and final details
• Support billing reconciliation and event close-out
• All other duties as assigned.

You will gain working proficiency in:

• Event management software (BEO creation & revisions)
• POS and reporting systems
• Labor management tools
• Service charge distribution tracking
• Post-event financial analysis

Advancement to Banquet Manager is based on demonstrated operational leadership, financial understanding, and system proficiency.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Capable of working consecutive hours without sitting down.
• Must be able to work on site due to daily needs of the job requirements.
• Must be able to stand for the entirety of shift, while reaching, bending and stooping.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds / trays / ovals across short-medium distance.
• Must be able to properly and effectively communicate with guests and teammates, in person and via phone.

Perks & Benefits:

• Exclusive Discounts offered at the Hotel & Villas, 5 Golf Courses, Spa, Restaurants, Recreation and Retail Shops
• Employee Meal Program
• Employee Trainings and Appreciation Events throughout the year
• Recognition Awards and Incentive Events, Peer to Peer Recognition
• Leadership & Career Development
• Bi-annual Wellness Fair
• Free Parking!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Vacation Pay - available for Full Time employees after 60days of employment.
• 401k - available after 30 days of employment

Our Story:

Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a destination for luxury golf and beach vacations near Charleston, South Carolina. We offer Five-Star accommodations, world-class resort amenities, award-winning recreational activities, and some of the most respected golf courses in the nation.

The resort concentrates on hiring the best individuals. Each of our talented and skilled employees strive for our mission to be recognized as the best golf and tennis resort on the East Coast. We are committed to providing employees with caring, gracious service in the traditions of genuine southern hospitality.

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