Banquet Manager

Are you a dynamic leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments? As our Banquet Manager, you’ll take center stage in creating unforgettable experiences for weddings, conferences, and special events. In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and our Food & Beverage team to deliver seamless, standout events that align with Little Creek’s high standards and guest-first philosophy.

If you’re passionate about service, love leading a team, and have an eye for detail—we want to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, gathering all relevant event details such as agendas, room layouts, A/V needs, meal times, menu selections, and guest counts.
• Work closely with the Banquet Chef and other departments to ensure all aspects of the Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) are coordinated and executed seamlessly.
• Maintain a well-stocked inventory of banqueting supplies and manage orders as needed to meet event demands.
• Present finalized BEOs to clients on event day, communicating any updates or adjustments, such as extended bar service or room changes.
• Ensure all banquets are invoiced accurately and promptly, working with the Finance and Sales Departments for proper tracking.
• Post event checks on the same day as the event and ensure timely closure of all financial transactions.
• Oversee accuracy and client approval of all BEOs, ensuring flawless event execution.
• Manage labor costs through monitoring systems like Agilysys, NetVu, and Paylocity, while maintaining and adjusting personnel schedules for the Banquet Team.
• Set and uphold service standards for the banquet team, ensuring a high level of professionalism and consistency in all events.
• Communicate pertinent BEO information with customers, including, but not limited to, acquiring agenda, room layout/setup, audio/visual needs, mealtimes, menu selections, guaranteed guest counts and any other requirements by the group as contracted.
• Coordinate details of BEOs with all staff and departments involved to ensure successful event, specifically working directly with Banquet Chef in coordination of Food and Beverage requirements and ensuring ALL details of BEO are arranged. (This includes but not limited to; group agendas, room layout/setup, audio/visual needs, mealtimes, menu selections, guaranteed guest counts, signage, and any other requirements by the group contracted.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of five years of experience in Food and Beverage management, with at least 2 years in Banquet and Catering
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Valid Washington State Food Handler’s Permit and Alcohol Server's Permit required

Why Join Us:

Explore career growth opportunities and excellent benefits. Discover more about our comprehensive benefits package and the advantages of joining our team at Little Creek Careers Page.

About Little Creek Casino Resort:

At Little Creek, we foster a culture of excellence where every team member contributes to creating exceptional guest experiences. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, valuing all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.