Luxury Banquet & Beverage Manager

Woodstock Inn & Resort; Woodstock (VT); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resort privileges

Discounts

Free employee meals

Job summary

Woodstock Inn & Resort is seeking a Banquet Food and Beverage Manager to lead events, weddings, and corporate functions with a blend of hands-on leadership and strategic oversight. The role demands elegance, warmth, and precision across banquets, beverage service, and guest experience.

The ideal candidate has proven luxury banquet leadership experience, strong team management and wine knowledge, and is flexible for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Banquet Manager or in a similar role in hospitality.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role in luxury banquet operations.
• Advanced knowledge of food service and beverage operations.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, verbal and written.
• WSET Level 1 or similar wine knowledge.
• Work may require evenings, nights, holidays or weekends.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet teams in setup, execution, and breakdown of events with focus on timing, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure food service is executed per Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Oversee beverage service including wine pairings and bar operations.
• Serve as on-site liaison for clients to realize their vision and exceed expectations.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings to align staff on service standards and timelines.
• Train banquet servers and bartenders in luxury service techniques and resort standards.
• Provide coaching to maintain a culture of excellence and oversee multiple events if needed.
• Manage inventory for banquet bar setups and ensure cost control and regulatory compliance.
• Review and interpret BEOs with culinary/beverage teams for flawless execution.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of all banquet service areas; participate in post-event debriefs.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Customer service

Education

WSET Level 1

Job description

Woodstock Inn & Resort is seeking a Banquet Food and Beverage Manager to lead events, weddings, and corporate functions with a blend of hands-on leadership and strategic oversight. The role demands elegance, warmth, and precision across banquets, beverage service, and guest experience.

The ideal candidate has proven luxury banquet leadership experience, strong team management and wine knowledge, and is flexible for evenings and weekends.