Director of Banquets

Davidson Hospitality Group; Islamorada (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

Life insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Resort in Islamorada, seeks a Banquet Manager to lead banquet operations, supervise staff, and ensure flawless event execution. You will coordinate with kitchen, service, beverage, and engineering teams to deliver high‑quality guest experiences.

Qualified candidates typically have at least 2 years in banquet management, strong supervisory skills, and excellent communication in English.

Qualifications

• 2 years banquet management experience preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with hosts, staff and guests.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise banquet staff and set up for events.
• Coordinate with kitchen, beverage, and service teams for timely execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations and corporate standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Banquet management

English fluency

Computer skills

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Resort, offers more than a place to work - it's a chance to be part of one of the most exciting, experience-driven destinations in the Florida Keys. Set across 15 oceanfront acres in Islamorada, the resort features 214 guest rooms, a 72-slip marina, watersports, indoor and outdoor event venues, and nine distinct culinary outlets, along with the only resort water taxi in the Keys and a unique adult-only retreat within the resort. For team members, this means exposure to a wide range of high-energy, guest-facing experiences - from elevated hospitality and events to marina and lifestyle programming. Team members are part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where they can build diverse skills, contribute creatively, and play a direct role in delivering memorable, shareworthy experiences in one of the most beautiful destinations in the country.

Overview

The Banquet Manager assists with hiring and training all banquet staff including scheduling and monthly meetings, illustrating proper techniques and etiquette for all styles of service. Supervise the set up of functions to include placement of linens, silver, china and glassware according to event specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment for cleanliness, proper inventory and set-up. Verbally communicate, in a calm, positive demeanor, during the course of the function with the kitchen, service, beverage, convention services, and engineering staffs, as well as the guest host to ensure timely execution of events, quality service, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations and corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
• Previous supervisory/management experience and skills.
• 2 years banquet management experience preferred
• Requires high school reasoning & language level.
• Requires computer skills.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
• No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

Starting from USD $0.00/Yr.