Banquet Manager
$56,000–$70,000 year
On-siteEast Lansing, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead event execution for banquets, catering services, conferences, weddings, and social events across Kellogg Hotel & Center, Michigan State University, and Breslin Center venues. Coordinate logistics including room setup, vendor management, audiovisual coordination, and service timing while partnering with culinary teams for seamless delivery. Oversee banquet operations, staffing, and labor scheduling; manage budgets, forecasting, inventory, and cost control to support revenue goals. Ensure accurate billing, reporting, and financial reconciliation. Hire, train, and supervise banquet staff, servers, and setup teams while maintaining compliance with food safety and alcohol service regulations. Act as on-site leader for troubleshooting and real-time problem solving. Requires 1–3+ years of banquet operations experience, strong leadership in high-volume environments, and a Chauffer's license. On-site role involving movement and lifting up to 75 lbs with peak event availability.
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
- Active role requiring movement, setup, and lifting up to 75 lbs
- Must be available for peak event scheduling and operational needs
Desired Qualifications
- 3–5+ years in hotel banquet or catering management
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or similar hospitality certification
- Chauffer's license for driving catering trucks (must be willing to obtain if you don't already have it)
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