Banquet Manager
$56,000–$70,000 year
On-site · East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead and coordinate high-volume banquet, catering, and event operations across university venues (Kellogg Hotel & Center, Breslin Center, Munn Ice Arena) from planning through execution. Oversee event logistics, room setups, vendor management, AV coordination, and service timing; collaborate with culinary and F&B teams to ensure high-quality presentation and seamless service; manage staffing, labor scheduling, budgets, forecasting, inventory, and cost control; ensure accurate billing and financial reconciliation; hire, train, and supervise banquet staff; ensure food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service compliance; serve as on-site leader for event coordination and problem-solving.
Required Qualifications
- 1–3+ years of experience in banquet operations, catering services, or event management
- Background in hospitality management, hotel operations, or upscale catering environments
- Strong leadership experience managing teams in high-volume, customer-facing operations
- Knowledge of food safety, beverage service standards, and hospitality compliance
- Proven ability in event coordination, vendor management, and guest service delivery
- Strong communication, organizational, and guest experience management skills
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.