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A premier, high-volume resort is seeking an experienced Banquet Manager to lead banquet operations for conferences, meetings, and social events. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong teams, and consistently delivers exceptional event execution.

Position Overview:

You will lead end-to-end banquet operations and oversee the teams responsible for event setups, service delivery, and breakdowns. Success in this role requires strong people leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to execute multiple events simultaneously while maintaining high service standards.

Benefits and Compensation:

Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision
Life insurance and long-term disability
401(k) with match
Hotel perks and discounts
Opportunities for continued growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

Lead banquet execution for meetings, conferences, and social events (setup, service flow, breakdown, and service recovery)
Manage banquet staffing plans and daily coverage; ensure teams are properly positioned for event load
Hire, onboard, train, coach, and performance-manage supervisors/captains and hourly banquet staff
Partner closely with Catering/Conference Services and Culinary to ensure accurate BEO execution and smooth client experience
Maintain safety, sanitation, and compliance standards in a high-activity event environment
Identify operational gaps and implement improvements that increase consistency, reliability, and team performance

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

5+ years of progressive banquet/event operations experience in a hotel/resort, conference center, casino, or comparable venue
2+ years in a banquet leadership role with direct accountability for staffing, training, and execution standards
Proven experience leading multiple concurrent events and large-format functions
Demonstrated ability to build reliable teams (coverage, engagement, accountability, and retention)
Strong judgment, calm under pressure, and a hands-on leadership style
Comfortable working on-site in a role that requires mobility and oversight of active event setups/breakdowns

JOB ID: 170166

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Katie Nemecek

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.