Banquet Manager - Event Services
The Ritz-Carlton
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Description
JOB SUMMARY
Directs and motivates team while personally assisting in providing high quality service based on requirements and standards. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Provides clear and concise communications to everyone having ownership in the success of the event. Identifies training opportunities and plans a strategy to accomplish goals.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Banquet Operations
• Projects supply needs for the department, (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props).
• Applies knowledge of all laws, as they relate to an event.
• Understands the impact of Banquet operations on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Adheres to and reinforces all standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains established sanitation levels.
• Manages departmental inventories and maintains equipment.
• Uses banquet beverage records to control liquor costs and manage the banquet beverage perpetual inventory.
• Schedules banquet service staff to forecast and service standards, while maximizing profits.
• Assists team in developing lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth.
Participating in and Leading Banquet Teams
• Sets goals and delegates tasks to improve departmental performance.
• Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet team.
• Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine with emphasis on current event trends.
• Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff.
• Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.
Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
Conducting Human Resources Activities
• Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures.
• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.
• Monitors progress and leads discussion with staff each period.
• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Reviews quarterly Meeting Planner Survey results and participates in the development and implementation of corrective action to address service challenges; focuses on continuous improvement of guest satisfaction.
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
About this role
At The Ritz-Carlton in San Antonio, this role sits at the operational heart of the banquet department, requiring someone who can manage both the logistics and the people behind high-end events. You'll direct a banquet team through setup, service, and breakdown while owning the financial side—from liquor inventory and supply forecasting to labor scheduling that balances service standards with profitability. The work is hands-on; you'll lead shifts alongside your staff, interact directly with guests to gather feedback, and handle complaints with the composure expected at a luxury property.
Success here depends on your ability to move fluidly between detailed operational management and strategic team leadership. You'll need to understand food and beverage fundamentals, stay current with event trends and cuisine, and communicate clearly across kitchen staff, service teams, and meeting planners. The role calls for someone with at least two years in event management, food and beverage, or a related field—enough experience to project supply needs, apply knowledge of event laws, and mentor staff through monthly meetings and ongoing performance conversations.
This is a full-time, in-office position suited to someone who thrives in a structured, standards-driven environment and finds satisfaction in orchestrating complex events while building lasting client relationships and developing their team.
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