Banquet Manager

Job Description

Swinomish Casino & Lodge is seeking an experienced Banquet Manager to oversee banquet, catering, event, and banquet bar operations. This position provides hands‑on leadership during events, ensuring exceptional guest service, quality food‑and‑beverage delivery, proper setup and breakdown, and compliance with safety, cash‑handling, and alcohol‑service standards.

The Banquet Manager will hire, train, and develop banquet staff; manage staffing and labor costs; monitor department budgets; resolve guest and employee concerns; and coordinate effectively with other departments. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of large-volume hotel or casino event catering experience and 3-5 years of management or supervisory experience
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• Bachelor’s degree in business, Hotel/Restaurant Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Current Washington State Food Worker Card and TIPS Certification.
• Serv Safe certification required.
• Computer experience with word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong leadership, customer service, organization, and financial management skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and remain on their feet for extended periods.

Swinomish Tribe, a community of Coast Salish peoples, are descendants of groups andbands originating in the Skagit and Samish River valleys;the surrounding coastal areas; and islands,including Fidalgo, Camano, Whidbey, and the San Juan Islands.

Located on the pristine Washington coast, the Swinomish Casino & Lodge is owned and operated by our tribal community. We started as a small bingo operation in 1985. In 1990, we began negotiations for a gaming license, and a Compact was signed with the State of Washington in December of 1992. We chose to build the casino next to our acclaimed Bingo Hall.

The construction was completed, and the Casino opened its doors to the public on July 15, 1994.

Over the years, the company has grown, but its philosophy and commitment have always remained the same: to be the friendliest casino in the area with outstanding customer service and to provide guests a luxuriant, state‑of‑the‑art experience while maintaining and upholding the cultural identity of the Swinomish Tribe. Today, we are proud to be one of the leading employers in the Anacortes area.

Swinomish Casino & Lodge is a full‑service entertainment destination includinga 98 room luxury lodge, the 9,000-square‑foot multipurpose Wa Walton Event Center, and a casino featuring Las Vegas-style gaming. We have over 650 of the latest slot titles andtable games like Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and Pai Gow. EZ KENO kiosks, and Bet Rivers Sports book at Swinomish.

Full Time Team Members enjoy excellent benefits including:

• Medical insurance as low as $10 Per Month
• Free Dental and Vision coverage
• Mental Health Benefit
• $10,000 Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Discounted Meals