Banquets & Events Maestro

OP Careers; Bolton Landing (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Op-Careers is seeking a Director of Banquets to lead all aspects of events planning, service, and presentation for the resort. The role focuses on special event execution, cost management, and F&B quality/safety, working with and supporting the Director of Food & Beverage in their absence.

You will recruit, train, and supervise banquet staff, partner with F&B leaders on guest satisfaction, and drive standards across culinary, stewarding, and purchasing functions while managing schedules and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of management experience in food & beverage.
• Experience with procurement and inventory control system, process and procedures.
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily banquet event planning and service to meet the resort's monthly goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, coach, and mentor team members; communicate expectations; monitor contributions.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership on team development and succession planning.
• Lead banquet team to anticipate guest needs for maximum satisfaction.
• Direct preparation, presentation, and timeliness of foods and beverages for all banquets and events.
• Control costs through portion control and quantities produced by the team.
• Ensure adherence to local and national food handling standards.
• Coordinate scheduling and payroll activities with HR and F&B leaders.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and service audits to ensure guest satisfaction and standards.
• Support goals in Culinary, Stewarding and Purchasing budgets.

Skills

F&B management

Staff training

Communication

Scheduling flexibility

Detail orientation

Time management

Education

Degree in hospitality, business, or related field

Chef/F&B safety certifications

Manager-level food safety certification

Manager-level alcohol safety certification

Job description

Op-Careers is seeking a Director of Banquets to lead all aspects of events planning, service, and presentation for the resort. The role focuses on special event execution, cost management, and F&B quality/safety, working with and supporting the Director of Food & Beverage in their absence.

You will recruit, train, and supervise banquet staff, partner with F&B leaders on guest satisfaction, and drive standards across culinary, stewarding, and purchasing functions while managing schedules and