Luxury Banquet Manager: Lead Elite Event Experiences

Jobf0; Hawaii; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Orchid in Hawaiʻi seeks a Banquet Manager to lead luxury event operations, weddings, galas, conferences, and VIP functions, ensuring flawless execution, guest satisfaction, and adherence to brand standards. You will manage banquet staff, coordinate with Culinary, Conference Services, and Sales, optimize labor and budgets, and uphold safety and cleanliness while delivering personalized service.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to oversee budgets,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of banquet leadership experience in luxury hotel/resort environments.
• Strong knowledge of banquet operations, service styles, and event management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and hotel event management systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all banquet functions and events, including weddings, galas, conferences, and VIP functions.
• Lead banquet colleagues, supervise staff, and coordinate with Culinary, Conference Services, and Catering Sales.
• Ensure events follow BEOs, client requirements, and luxury brand standards.

Skills

Banquet leadership

Event operations

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

People management

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hotel event management systems

Job description

Fairmont Orchid in Hawaiʻi seeks a Banquet Manager to lead luxury event operations, weddings, galas, conferences, and VIP functions, ensuring flawless execution, guest satisfaction, and adherence to brand standards. You will manage banquet staff, coordinate with Culinary, Conference Services, and Sales, optimize labor and budgets, and uphold safety and cleanliness while delivering personalized service.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to oversee budgets,