Banquet Manager - Hilton Portland Downtown

Hilton • Portland, OR

12h

About The Position

The Banquet Manager leads the daily execution of banquet functions at Hilton Portland Downtown and helps deliver memorable guest experiences. The role plans, organizes, and executes a range of events, oversees function-room setup and breakdown, and coordinates event details with relevant hotel teams. The manager also supervises, supports, and develops team members while ensuring compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol-awareness regulations.

Responsibilities

• Bring an upbeat, friendly attitude to guest interactions and proactively look for ways to make guest experiences special.
• Plan, organize, and execute banquet events, including breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, and galas.
• Oversee function-room setup, ensuring linens, silverware, glassware, and chinaware meet event specifications and quality standards.
• Communicate event specifications, procedures, and updates to Food and Beverage, Event Services, Property Operations, Audio Visual, and Housekeeping teams.
• Ensure function rooms are properly broken down and equipment is stored correctly for the next event.
• Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol-awareness regulations.

Benefits

• 110 nights of discounted travel through the Go Hilton travel program, with room rates as low as $40 per night.
• Employee stock purchase program offering Hilton shares at a 15% discount.
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
• Caregiving concierge services.
• Crisis Concierge support.
• Free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program for eligible Team Members.
• Paid time off.
• Health plans, including coverage for dental care and vision needs.
• Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed