About the role

  • Banquet Manager overseeing all banquet events for superior guest service and operational excellence at Kingston Marriott Hotel in Ontario. Leading and training staff for exceptional service delivery.

Responsibilities

  • The Banquet Manager oversees the execution of all banquet events to ensure superior guest service, operational excellence, and maximum profitability.
  • This role ensures banquet operations meet brand standards for quality, service, and consistency while complying with all regulatory and safety requirements.
  • Control departmental labor and expenses.
  • Provide input for the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget.
  • Supervise daily banquet department operations, communicate objectives, and schedule staff.
  • Enforce company policies and procedures.
  • Recommend or initiate staffing actions including hiring input, discipline, and performance management according to company policies.
  • Ensure staff are properly trained and equipped to perform their roles effectively.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through communication with departments such as Sales & Marketing, Catering, Housekeeping, Accounting, Maintenance, and Guest Services.
  • Interact with external contacts including guests, vendors, regulatory agencies, and community organizations.
  • Ensure guests are greeted upon arrival and receive attentive service.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests or concerns.
  • Implement service recovery strategies to ensure total guest satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Some college education or advanced food and beverage training preferred
  • Minimum two years of experience in banquet or food and beverage operations
  • At least one year of supervisory experience required
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Must speak fluent English.
  • Ability to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Strong communication skills with guests, employees, and third parties representing the hotel and brand
  • Mathematical skills including budgeting, profit and loss concepts, percentages, and variances
  • Alcohol awareness certification and/or valid food handler certification as required by provincial regulations
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Health and dental benefits, RRSP options, and wellness days
  • Endless discounts with brands such as Apple, Shell, Ninja, Shark, Dyson, PC Optimum, home and car insurance, and many more
  • Marriott travel discounts worldwide
  • Career growth opportunities within Marriott’s global network
  • A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace

Job title

Banquet Manager

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$49,000 - CA$52,500 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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