City, State:

Bridgewater, New Jersey

 

Title: Director of Banquets

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Reports to: Assistant General Manager

Supervises: Banquets Department

Pay Range: Annual Salary Range - $95,000 - $105,000

About Us: We are visionaries in the hospitality industry, fueled by innovation and precision, and guided by our core values of being Dynamic, Deliberate, and Distinct. As a privately owned hotel management company, we are committed to providing experiences and opportunities for our guests to create lifelong memories through travel. Managing a portfolio of over 160 hotels across the United States, we offer extensive growth opportunities for our partners and investors, and exceptional hospitality career opportunities for our team members.

Job Summary: The Director of Banquets leads all aspects of banquet operations, ensuring the successful planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of events while delivering exceptional guest service. This role manages the banquet leadership team and service staff, oversees event logistics, and collaborates with Sales, Culinary, and Events Team to create seamless, memorable experiences for guests.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Provide leadership and direction to the banquet team, including managers, captains, and servers, to ensure consistent service excellence for all events

• Oversee all banquet operations including room setup, service execution, equipment maintenance, staffing, and breakdown

• Work closely with the Sales and Events Teams to review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), ensuring accurate execution of event details

• Ensure service standards are maintained across all event types, including corporate meetings, social functions, galas, and high-profile occasions

• Monitor banquet event timelines and coordinate real-time adjustments with kitchen, service, and AV teams

• Manage labor scheduling, staffing levels, and timekeeping to ensure operational efficiency and cost control

• Train, mentor, and evaluate banquet team members, maintaining a culture of professionalism, accountability, and hospitality

• Maintain proper inventory of banquet equipment, linen, tabletop items, and supplies; oversee ordering and storage procedures

• Ensure all spaces, equipment, and service ware meet cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards before, during, and after events

• Resolve guest concerns or last-minute changes with professionalism, urgency, and a service-first mindset

• Collaborate with Culinary, Engineering, and Housekeeping to ensure successful event execution and readiness

• Support departmental budgeting, forecasting, and P&L accountability in collaboration with the Food & Beverage leadership team

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in banquet or event operations, preferably in a hotel or full-service conference setting

• Strong knowledge of banquet service styles, room configurations, event flow, and staff management

• Experience working with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), floor plans, and event execution timelines

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage large teams and multiple events simultaneously

• Strong financial acumen with experience in labor forecasting, budgeting, and inventory control

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management systems (e.g., Delphi, CI/TY, or similar platforms)

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules

• Professional demeanor and a passion for hospitality and event excellence

Work Environment:

• Work takes place in banquet spaces, back-of-house areas, and administrative offices

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and physical activity required during event setup and execution

• Exposure to variable indoor temperatures and occasional outdoor events

• Fast-paced environment with tight timelines, high guest interaction, and changing demands based on events

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and lead team members in hands-on setup and breakdown as needed

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from:

2025-12-11

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.