Culinary Banquet Supervisor

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare plans

401(k) plan

College Saving Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off (vacation/holidays/sick)

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Culinary Banquet Supervisor in Austin to lead the banquets team and work with the Banquet Manager and Executive Chef. You will oversee hourly kitchen staff, ensure timely service, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes staff coaching, setup oversight, quality control, and cost management for banquet events, with a focus on delivering memorable experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Requires refined communication skills, strong leadership and relationship skills.
• 3+ years of previous banquet experience preferred.
• Must have physical stamina to lift moderate amounts of weight.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have an open and flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Must exhibit a positive attitude and have a passion for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the team towards exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction.
• Inspect the set‑up of meeting and banquet functions against the Banquet Event Order.
• Supervise banquet set‑up and ensure hotel standards and advance preparation are met.
• Assist in service of banquet functions as required.
• Assist in banquet set‑up as required.
• Supervise break down after functions to store equipment and supplies properly.
• Inspect sanitation of function spaces and storage areas to uphold cleanliness.
• Monitor daily food production, cost and quality to meet guest needs.
• Monitor payroll costs and overtime.

Skills

Refined communication

Leadership

Relationship building

Banquet experience

Stamina

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

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"I joined as a server on the catering staff. Thanks to Hyatt's training and support, I now oversee a brilliant team that helps brings events to life."

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

The Culinary Banquet Supervisor will work with the Banquet Manager and Executive chef to manage the banquets team, functions, and the hourly kitchen employees. This position is also responsible for producing a consistent, quality product that meets and exceeds the guests’ needs in a timely manner and supervising the set‑up service and clean‑up of all assigned banquet functions. The Culinary Banquet Supervisor will have basic skills in department training and is capable of assuming department responsibilities in the absence of the Banquet Manager and/or Executive Chef.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Leading and coaching the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Inspect the set‑up of meeting and banquet functions checking them against the Banquet Event Order.
• Supervise and assist with the set‑up of assigned banquet functions ensuring that the hotel's standards are met and advance preparation for service is adequate to allow efficient service to the guest once the function begins.
• Assist in service of banquet functions as required.
• Assist in banquet set‑up as required.
• Supervise and assist with the break down after the completion of functions to ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored properly.
• Inspect the sanitation of all function space and storage areas to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the department.
• Producing a consistent, quality product that meets and exceeds the guests' needs in a timely manner.
• Monitoring food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
• Assisting with monitoring payroll costs and overtime

The Hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant + bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by our re-imagined cantina-themed restaurant, a 13,000 sq ft. indoor and outdoor oasis as well as The 5th Street Diner + The Royale Room. a street-side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents, and guests alike. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower – Sienna – and 10,000 square feet of retail space and a 7,000 sq. ft. state of the art fitness center and simulator room, appropriately named the “T” Box.

The Benefits & Perks

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well-being & educational assistance, and many more!

Qualifications

• Requires refined communication skills, strong leadership and relationship skills.
• 3+ years of previous banquet experience preferred.
• Must have physical stamina to lift moderate amounts of weight.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must have an open and flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Must exhibit a positive attitude and have a passion for teamwork.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment, or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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