Banquet Manager-Adobe

Job Details

Job Location:

Adobe Bar & Grille - Phoenix, AZ 85016
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: High School or G.E.D.

Job Shift: Weekdays and Weekends
Job Category:
Restaurant - Food Service

Do you thrive on bringing events to life and creating memorable experiences for guests? We are looking for an energetic, organized, hands‑on Banquet Manager who enjoys leading a team, managing the details, and making sure every event—from intimate celebrations to large golf outings and special events—is executed with exceptional service.

The Banquet Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, staffing, and successful execution of the Adobe Bar & Grille’s banquet and special events. This position assumes operational responsibility for events once they are confirmed and transitioned from the Sales Manager. The Banquet Manager works closely with clients, culinary, food and beverage, golf operations, and other departments to ensure event details are properly communicated and executed.

This position provides hands‑on leadership before, during, and after events and is responsible for ensuring appropriate staffing, timely setup, professional service, and adherence to standards.

• Cultivating a positive teamwork environment.
• Being efficient with time at work.
• Communicating effectively with management, co‑workers, and guests.
• Being flexible.
• Maintaining integrity in all conversations and actions.
• Consistently reporting to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.
• Following internal procedures and external regulations; and reporting issues to management.

Maintain overall management responsibility for the planning and operational execution of all banquet and special events. Work with clients to finalize event details, including setup, timing, food and beverage service, equipment, and special requests. Oversee the preparation and accuracy of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). The Banquet Coordinator may assist with BEO preparation; however, the Banquet Manager is responsible for final review, accuracy, timely completion, and communication of event requirements.

Ensure event details and changes are communicated timely to culinary, food and beverage, golf operations, and other affected departments. Oversee event setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup to ensure Adobe standards and client expectations are met. Assign Banquet Captains to oversee individual events as appropriate. Captains serve in a supervisory capacity during assigned events and work under the oversight of the Banquet Manager.

Maintain appropriate management presence and oversight of events, including those assigned to a Banquet Captain. Address significant client, service, staffing, or operational concerns and ensure appropriate follow‑up.

Directly supervise the Banquet Captains and Banquet Coordinator and provide overall leadership to banquet and event employees. Determine staffing requirements and prepare or oversee banquet schedules based on confirmed events, business needs, and established labor guidelines. Assign Banquet Captains and employees based on event requirements and operational needs. Establish expectations and provide Banquet Captains with the information and direction necessary to successfully supervise assigned events.

Train, coach, and provide ongoing direction to Banquet Captains, the Banquet Coordinator, and banquet employees. Monitor attendance, punctuality, appearance, performance, service standards, and adherence to Company expectations. Address performance or conduct concerns promptly and consistently in coordination with management and Human Resources, as appropriate. Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and a positive service‑oriented work environment.

Maintain overall responsibility for the client experience following transition from sales through completion of the event. Ensure professional and responsive client communication and that event expectations are clearly understood. Work closely with the…