Banquet Manager - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Food & Beverage team in Yellowstone National Park!

We operate 47 dining venues, including dining rooms, fast-casual, cafeterias, bars, employee facilities, delis and snack shops. It s high volume, fast-paced and fun! Almost half of the Yellowstone summer staff work for the Food and Beverage Operation! If you are interested in starting or enhancing your food and beverage career, the kitchen is a great place to start.

The Banquet Manager oversees and executes high-profile events, ensuring exceptional guest service and maximum profitability. This key role involves supervising banquet staff, coordinating with kitchen teams, and managing all aspects of event execution from setup to breakdown.

Position Type
:
Seasonal

Location
:
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

Season Dates
:
March 24, 2026 to November 18, 2026 (Opportunity to return for winter season based on summer performance and business demand)

Pay
: $2,188.00 Bi-weekly

Schedule
:
Typical schedule is 40+/- hours, 5 days per week (will include weekends, and holidays). Schedule will vary based on events and may be required to work extended hours as needed.

Why Yellowstone National Park?

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Oversee execution of assigned banquet events to ensure we are providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner and maintaining maximum profitability. This includes proper setup, food and beverage service and breakdown of assigned events, onsite supervision and direction of banquet set up staff, servers and bartenders. Communicates and works closely with food and beverage managers, chefs and kitchen staff to ensure seamless delivery to guests.
• Ensure that all employees working the function maintain appearance and uniform standards and execute their job according to banquet and Xanterra Parks and Resorts® standards.
• Reserve meeting spaces, coordinate, plan and deliver all banquet and group meal requirements for clients.
• Generate Food and Beverage office correspondence, including pre-set menus and billing information, function prospect ii, Banquet Event Orders, interoffice memos and manuals.
• Interview, select, train, support and mentor the Assistant Banquet Manager.
• Work with the Sales and Marketing Department and prospective clients regarding weddings, banquets, preset meals, in-house meeting services, business meetings and symposium planning.
• Supervises the inventory, appropriate storage, movement and maintenance of all B&C equipment.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental practice to minimize wasted energy and resources.
• Follow Company and departmental safety practices to minimize risk to self and others.
• Follow Company and departmental policies and procedures.

• Prior banquet experience preferred.
• Demonstrated Food & Beverage background preferred.
• Commitment to providing excellent guest service.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of dining room procedures and systems.
• Working knowledge of…