Banquet Manager - Hilton McLean Tysons Corner

Job Description

Banquet Manager – Hilton McLean Tysons Corner (HOT0C33O) – Hilton McLean at Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102.

The iconic Hilton McLean Tysons Corner is looking for a Banquet Manager to join the team! Located in the heart of Fairfax County’s business district, our AAA Four Diamond hotel has over 28,000 sq foot of event space with 24 meeting rooms. We are looking for a detail‑oriented leader to oversee a banquet team of 15‑20 people. The ideal candidate will have at least 3‑5 years of banquet leadership experience (as a captain or manager) in a full‑service hotel of a similar size and strong leadership skills with a solid understanding of banquet operations, both set‑up and service.

Hilton is recognized as one of the best hospitality workplaces and offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Access to your pay when you need it through Daily Pay
• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
• Mental Health Resources
• Best‑in‑Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Supportive parental leave
• Matching 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) – purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt‑free education:
  Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English‑language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

* Available benefits may vary depending on property‑specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

As a Banquet Manager, you will be responsible for managing the daily execution of all banquet functions to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage daily banquet functions, including planning, organizing, and executing breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, etc.
• Oversee the set‑up of function rooms, including placement of linens, silver, glassware, and chinaware according to event specifications and a full inspection
• Monitor and develop team member performance, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counselling and evaluations, and delivering recognition and reward
• Recruit, interview, and train team members
• Communicate function specifications, procedures, and changes with affected departments including, but not limited to, Food and Beverage, Event Services, Property Operations, Audio Visual, and Housekeeping
• Oversee the breakdown of the function room and ensure proper storage of equipment
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards

We look for demonstration of Hilton values:
Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, Now. Additional key attributes include Quality, Productivity, and Customer Focus.

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full‑service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.

And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all.