Banquets & Events F&B Manager — Hospitality Leader

Levy Restaurants; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Levy Sector is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager Banquets to oversee daily operations for restaurants, bars, banquets, catering, and events. Lead front-of-house staff, ensure exceptional guest service, and manage financial performance from planning through completion.

The role works with culinary, sales, event, and operations teams to ensure efficient service, high-quality presentation, proper staffing, and adherence to health, safety, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Previous management or supervisory experience in food and beverage, hospitality, banquets, catering, events, or a related industry.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory control, labor management, and customer service practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules.
• Experience with banquet, catering, concession, or large-scale event operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food and beverage operations and ensure consistent service, quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate food and beverage employees.
• Manage banquet and catering operations, including event preparation, staffing, room setup, service execution, breakdown, and post-event activities.
• Coordinate with clients, event planners, culinary teams, and internal departments to ensure successful execution of meetings, weddings, corporate events, and other functions.
• Review banquet event orders and ensure menus, equipment, staffing, timelines, and service requirements are properly communicated and executed.
• Monitor food and beverage inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, portion control, and waste management.
• Manage labor and operating expenses while supporting revenue and profitability goals.
• Handle guest concerns and resolve service issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, safety, alcohol-service, and company policies.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, inspect service areas, and maintain established operational and presentation standards.
• Monitor sales, cash handling, POS procedures, and daily financial reports.
• Assist with developing and implementing procedures designed to improve efficiency, service quality, and profitability.
• Provide hands-on leadership during high-volume periods, special events, and large-scale functions.
• Supervise concession stand operations as needed, including staffing, inventory, product availability, POS and cash procedures, cleanliness, service flow, and guest service during events.
• Coordinate with facilities and event operations regarding equipment, setup, maintenance, and operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of food and beverage and event operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Guest service

Job description

Levy Sector is seeking a Food & Beverage Manager Banquets to oversee daily operations for restaurants, bars, banquets, catering, and events. Lead front-of-house staff, ensure exceptional guest service, and manage financial performance from planning through completion.

The role works with culinary, sales, event, and operations teams to ensure efficient service, high-quality presentation, proper staffing, and adherence to health, safety, and company standards.