Director, Banquets

Overview

Director of Banquets – oversee the front and heart‑of‑house teams, support each member in day‑to‑day operations, manage guest requests, set everyone up for success from the start of the banquet to the last goodbye. Responsible for ensuring the overall Banquets department is operated and maintained to maximize profitability while maintaining company standards, policies, and procedures. Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to the banquet team, ensuring excellent guest service that upholds brand standards.

Responsible for the entire operational service of all group, social, banquet and planned food and beverage events.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a comparable position and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Prior management experience in a quality luxury hotel brand.

Proficient in verbal and written English communication.

Professional and appropriate business appearance and demeanor aligned with the 1 Hotel brand and culture.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; use hands/fingers; to handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, taste and smell. The team member is frequently required to walk, kneel or crouch and must possess the ability to stand for long periods (more than 8 hours). Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24‑hour operation.

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules, including holidays and weekends, to accommodate the business and demands of the property.

$105,000-$120,000 + incentive bonus.

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