Banquet Manager

Salary: $78,000–$82,000 annually, plus 1% of Banquet Service Charge (replaces standard bonus program)

BENEFITS: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days of employment with free Back + Joint Care Program
• Free Short-Term Disability (up to $2K/week) & Free Long-Term Disability (up to $10K/month) after 30 days of employment
• Free Basic Life Insurance + Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan after 30 days of employment (1.5 times of annual salary) 
• Paytient Healthcare Spending
• 401k after 30 days of employment with company match (100% of salary deferrals up to the first 3% and 50% of salary deferrals on next 2%)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan (accrue from day one, use on 91st day of employment, about 19 days in the 1st year)
• Voluntary Life + Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Travel Assistance Program

OTHER BENEFITS:  

• Company provided iPhone
• Hotel discounts at 10,000+ global destinations (nightly rates as low as $45)
• Parking:  Discounted parking in hotel garage ($7/day or $140 monthly pass)
• 50% subsidy for public transportation expenses
• Referral program of $250 per successfully referred new hire
• Complimentary cafeteria meals
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Employee Exercise Room
• Community Service Events
   

WHY THE RENAISSANCE SEATTLE HOTEL? 

Were you always the curious kid that opened every cabinet, peeked behind every door, and never passed up the opportunity to ask "why"? If that sounds like you, then the Renaissance is the place for you Here at the Renaissance Seattle we welcome you to bring your personal style to every experience and interaction and encourage the curiosity and the "why" in you. If you've got authentic style, a natural curiosity, and a warm way with people, then come live the Renaissance way…. live life to DISCOVER. If you're passionate about your neighborhood, always looking to explore places one wouldn't find in a travel guide and love making new and exciting discoveries then the Renaissance Seattle is the right place for you to shine, explore, and grow The Renaissance isn't just a place to spend the night, it's a place with style just as unique and adventurous as yours. We're not just looking for anyone… We're looking for YOU

Where do you want your career to go? It's up to you. A lifer in your discipline – great, we know you will perform exceptionally every day. Would you like to explore other disciplines at some point? There is no better opportunity than this one. Striving to be a Beverage & Food Manager, Beverage & Food Director, General Manager or more? We'll support you all the way.

ABOUT OUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY

• The R.C. Hedreen Company is Seattle's pre-eminent hotel developer.  The company built the Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Renaissance, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt at Olive 8, Hyatt Regency, and more to come  
• Ownership is also the management company – No red tape
• The company values longevity – nearly half of our team has been with us 5+ years 

ABOUT OUR HOTEL

• 4th largest hotel in Seattle with 557 rooms, 28,000 sq. ft of meeting space
• Stable operation – hotel has never been sold
• Three onsite Beverage and Food outlets, The Fig & The Judge Restaurant, the 515 Bar & Lounge, The 515 Coffee Bar

JOB SUMMARY 

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Banquet Manager who is passionate about creating exceptional event experiences and thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and takes pride in ensuring every meeting and event is flawlessly executed from start to finish. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining the highest service standards. This position reports to the Director of Beverage & Food, and the primary responsibilities are listed below, to include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in the coordination of banquet service needs with food production.
• Assisting in administrative tasks relating to scheduling, payroll, billing and banquet event orders.
• Assisting in maintaining accurate banquet and function records.
• Helping handle and control all banquet beverage needs.
• Maintaining adequate inventories of banquet service supplies to meet the needs of the hotel.
• Maintaining a high quality hotel image through effective housekeeping and sanitation in the Food and Beverage operation.
• Responding to individual guest needs as they occur.
• Achieving and/or exceeding budgeted sales, operating within budgeted guidelines by maintaining effective controls, and developing and forecasting accurate and aggressive long and short range financial objectives.
• Performing special projects as requested.
• Maintaining warm, hospitable guest relations in all guest contact.Maintaining a high level of professional appearance, demeanor, ethics, and image of self and subordinates.
• Professional development of self and subordinates.
• Communicating effectively between departments, with the Banquet Manager and Director of Catering within area of responsibility.
• Conducting and/or attending regular department level meetings.
• Assisting with recruiting, hiring and scheduling employees to fairly and efficiently meet the needs of the department.
• Assisting with directing and coordinating the activities of all assigned personnel and departmental responsibilities.
• Implementing and supporting company operating policies, procedures and standards.
• Assisting Banquet Manager in ensuring all employees are properly inducted, oriented and trained into the department and their job.
• Maintaining positive employee relations in a supportive environment.
• Operating in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure a legal and harassment-free workplace.
• Assigning and reviewing the job description and the job performance of assigned employee.
• Ensuring good safety practices of employee and guest throughout the hotel, assisting in the maintenance of proper emergency and security procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must have prior experience as an Assistant Banquet Manager or least two to three years experience as a Banquet Captain.
• Must possess excellent leadership, communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Some basic computer skills are required for Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, delegate, train and do corrective action if necessary with sub-ordinates.
• Must be flexible in every aspect, especially with change in the department to better service our guests.

Renaissance Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Renaissance Seattle does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. Consistent with these obligations, Renaissance Seattle also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

 Washington State is an "at-will" state and as such both employer and employee reserve the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.  

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified and are subject to reasonable adaptations at any time, as the company requires. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer's sole discretion. For inquiries regarding this specific job posting, please e-mail us at