Banquet Manager

Job overview

The Banquet Manager role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Fairmont Austin’s banquet operations at a hotel with more than 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Reporting to the Director of Banquets, the manager leads the banquet team, coordinates with other departments, and oversees service standards, staffing support, budgets, and event readiness. The role contributes to successful group functions and guest satisfaction through team leadership and operational coordination.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage the Banquet team
• uphold service standards
• address guest concerns
• train supervisors when a trainer is absent
• coach and evaluate team members
• support recruitment
• conduct departmental meetings
• coordinate with Culinary, Stewarding, Conference Services, and Catering
• manage the departmental budget
• support scheduling and payroll
• follow safety and sanitation policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

banquet manager

banquet operations

hotel events

team leadership

guest service

conference services

catering coordination

budget management

austin tx

fairmont

paid time off

medical insurance

401(k)

complimentary shift meal

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• complimentary shift meal
• discounted worldwide Accor rates
• learning programs and educational assistance.

Why this role

Fairmont Austin is described as Austin’s largest luxury property, with 1,048 guestrooms and suites and over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

About the employer

FAIRMONT is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.