Senior Banquet & Events Manager - Las Vegas

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Life and Disability Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness, and Hosp.

Identity Theft Protection

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at the Las Vegas Convention Center seeks a Senior Banquet Manager to lead planning, preparation and execution of banquet events.

Youll oversee banquet staff, manage client communications, and partner with the Banquet Director to ensure seamless event logistics, staffing and financial success. You will collaborate with Sales, Culinary, and operations teams to develop menus, staffing plans, and service routes while maintaining exceptional guest experiences and high standards of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2-4 years of banquet or event management experience in a large hotel, convention center, or high-volume venue.
• Strong leadership abilities with proven experience supervising and motivating banquet staff.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to oversee multiple events simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service focus.
• Proficiency in banquet event order (BEO) systems and property management/event software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, monitor expenses, and contribute to financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze upcoming events in EZPlanit to develop event plans and prepare for operational needs.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers to review event details, answer questions, and coordinate staffing requirements.
• Partner with the Culinary team to develop menus and ensure food and beverage offerings align with client expectations and event needs.
• Develop staffing schedules, build service routes, and coordinate employee assignments by hall as events approach.
• Oversee event-day operations to ensure banquet orders are executed accurately and delivered on schedule.
• Serve as a client-facing representative, providing exceptional customer service and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution and a positive guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Organizational

Customer service

BEO systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BEO software

Job description

Sodexo Live! at the Las Vegas Convention Center seeks a Senior Banquet Manager to lead planning, preparation and execution of banquet events.

Youll oversee banquet staff, manage client communications, and partner with the Banquet Director to ensure seamless event logistics, staffing and financial success. You will collaborate with Sales, Culinary, and operations teams to develop menus, staffing plans, and service routes while maintaining exceptional guest experiences and high standards of