Luxury Banquet Lead — Weddings & Events in Paradise

Accor; Hawaii; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Performance bonus opportunities

Exclusive employee discounts

Complimentary meals on property

Job summary

Fairmont Orchid, Hawaiʻi, a luxury Accor property, seeks a seasoned Banquet Manager to lead all banquet, catering, and special event functions with a focus on guest satisfaction and flawless execution. You will work closely with Culinary, Conference Services, and Events teams to deliver exceptional experiences on property.

We value leaders who motivate teams, uphold luxury standards, and drive operational excellence across all events in a dynamic resort setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of banquet leadership experience in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Strong knowledge of banquet operations, service styles, and event management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct on-floor leadership of banquet functions, staffing, and supervision of banquet colleagues.
• Coordinate event details, timelines, and service requirements for all functions.
• Ensure compliance with BEOs, luxury brand standards, and safety guidelines.
• Lead pre-shift meetings, trainings, and performance feedback for the team.
• Collaborate with culinary, Conference Services, and other departments to deliver luxury experiences.
• Manage weather decisions, space readiness, and post-event evaluations.

Skills

Banquet leadership

Event management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fairmont Orchid, Hawaiʻi, a luxury Accor property, seeks a seasoned Banquet Manager to lead all banquet, catering, and special event functions with a focus on guest satisfaction and flawless execution. You will work closely with Culinary, Conference Services, and Events teams to deliver exceptional experiences on property.

We value leaders who motivate teams, uphold luxury standards, and drive operational excellence across all events in a dynamic resort setting.