Food and Beverage Banquets Manager

Compass Group USA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to wages)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a Food and Beverage Banquets Manager to lead daily banquet, catering, and event operations, ensuring premier guest service, high‑quality presentation, and strict adherence to health and safety standards.

You will supervise front‑of‑house staff, coordinate with culinary, sales, and events teams, manage labor and operating expenses, and oversee event planning from planning through execution for meetings, weddings, corporate gatherings, and other special

Qualifications

• Previous management or supervisory experience in food and beverage, hospitality, banquets, catering, events, or 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.

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

Customer service

Job description

Position Title: Food and Beverage Banquets Manager

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of food and beverage services, including restaurants, bars, banquets, catering, and special events. This position provides leadership to front‑of‑house staff, ensures exceptional guest service, manages operational and financial performance, and coordinates event execution from planning through completion.

The Food & Beverage Manager works closely with culinary, sales, event, and operations teams to ensure efficient service, high‑quality food and beverage presentation, proper staffing, and compliance with health, safety, and company standards.

Essential Duties and 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.

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.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program