Banquet Manager

Company Description Located on the sun-drenched Kohala Coast, on sacred land marked by royal fishponds, natural lava plains, lush tropical gardens, and alluring beaches, Mauna Lani – meaning “mountain reaching heaven” – is an inspiring spiritual haven, defining a new era of experiential luxury on the Island of Hawaii. A resort for the generations, with contemporary guest rooms, suites, and private bungalows, CanoeHouse oceanfront dining, three distinct pools, a signature spa and wellness haven, and Kainalu Ocean Sports program, set the tone for transformational experiences and enriching cultural immersion.

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Job Description The base salary range for this position is $80k - $90k.

Join our team as Banquet Manager and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and execution of all banquet functions. The successful candidate is highly energetic, well-organized, strategic, and front-facing with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for a leader who can rally the team and create vibrancy, style, and buzz with the product and service.

• Ensures banquet set-up, displays, food service, etc., are according to event order.
• Works closely with the Events & Catering team to plan and detail events.
• Play a key role in meetings with event coordinators and Banquet Event Order meetings.
• Maintains high visibility with guests, greets guests upon arrival, handles guest complaints to satisfaction.
• Conducts on-going training sessions with the team to increase their knowledge in banquet service.
• Participate in employee and community relations functions.
• Leads daily briefings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position, in a related setting with supervisory responsibilities.
• Consistent attention to detail.
• Strong and clear communication skills.
• Developed time management skills.
• Previous food and beverage leadership background in a luxury hotel setting.
• Experience with InfoGenesis point of sales system.
• Experience with Google Suites.
• Food Handlers certification.
• Valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance is required for all Food & Beverage positions.

Additional Information Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit auberge.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Pinterest: @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge.