Banquet Manager - $65,000 to $85,000/year

Salamander Hospitality, Llc • Aspen, CO

32d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Banquet Manager is responsible for the daily leadership, execution, and financial oversight of all banquet and group food & beverage operations. This position ensures exceptional service standards, seamless event execution, financial accountability, and a culture of professionalism and teamwork. The Banquet Manager partners closely with Culinary, Catering & Conference Services, and other operational departments to deliver a consistently elevated guest experience while maximizing revenue, controlling labor, and maintaining brand standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a full-service hotel, resort, country club, or high-volume event venue.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on banquet or restaurant service experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Micros or similar POS systems required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple events/venues simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Financial awareness including labor management and cost control.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Capable of working in a highly active role involving constant movement across as 40-acre property.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds regularly.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to move and arrange heavy furniture and equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience managing large teams preferred.
• Prior experience in a luxury resort or destination property preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily banquet operations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions, and special events.
• Ensure precise execution of BEOs through detailed review and communication with culinary and event teams.
• Circulate during events to monitor service flow, guest satisfaction, and timing of courses.
• Ensure banquet rooms are set according to specifications and presentation standards.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and resolve service recovery situations in real time.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of all banquet spaces and service areas.
• Supervise banquet captains, servers, bartenders, and housepersons.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management of banquet staff.
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and ongoing service training.
• Manage labor productivity in alignment with budget and forecast.
• Assist in payroll review and approval.
• Monitor supply usage and control banquet operating expenses.

Benefits

• Benefits for full-time employees include but are not limited to the following with an employee contribution: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability after 90 days of employment.
• Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance and Basic AD&D are provided after 90 days of employment.
• 401K eligibility is available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment, part-time employees can qualify to participate in a 401(k) plan after two consecutive years of working at least 500 hours.
• Currently, 401K Match is $0.50 on the $1.00 of an employee’s contribution up to 6%; there is a 5-year vesting period.
• Applications for all positions are accepted on an ongoing basis.

What This Job Offers

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