Description
Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Colwen Management, Inc. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, “Marriott”). The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, termination, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you apply for this position, Marriott will have no involvement in the selection process. Your application information will not be provided to or accessible by Marriott. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee, not Marriott.
Lead Exceptional Events Across Three Distinct Portsmouth Venues
Colwen Hotels is seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly organized Banquet Manager to lead event execution across the AC Hotel Portsmouth, The Envio, and The Venue at Portwalk Place.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader to oversee memorable weddings, corporate meetings, social celebrations, and special events throughout three of Portsmouth’s distinctive hospitality and event destinations.
From preparing the team and coordinating event details to overseeing service and responding to last-minute changes, you will be at the center of the action. You will play an essential role in ensuring every event is executed seamlessly, reflects the unique character of each venue, and exceeds guest and client expectations.
The ideal candidate brings strong banquet operations experience, a genuine passion for hospitality, and the ability to inspire associates while maintaining high standards for service, presentation, productivity, and financial performance.
Why Join Colwen Hotels?
At Colwen Hotels, we believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. Built on hard work, authenticity, and innovation, we empower our associates to share ideas, grow as leaders, and create experiences guests remember long after their stay or event.
With a growing portfolio of 49 hotels across nine states, Colwen Hotels offers meaningful career opportunities, leadership development, and the chance to grow with a company that continues to invest in its hotels and its people.
What You’ll Do
As Banquet Manager, you will lead the day-to-day execution of banquet and event operations across the AC Hotel Portsmouth, The Envio, and The Venue at Portwalk Place. Your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing weddings, corporate meetings, social celebrations, and other catered and non-catered events across multiple venues
Ensuring each event reflects the setting, service standards, and guest expectations of the individual venue
Reviewing banquet event orders and coordinating event details with Sales, Culinary, and hotel leadership
Ensuring event spaces are properly set, staffed, and prepared according to event specifications
Coordinating resources, staffing, equipment, and supplies across the three venues
Serving as a visible leadership presence before, during, and after events
Anticipating guest and client needs and responding quickly and professionally to questions, concerns, and changing requirements
Recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and developing banquet associates
Conducting pre-shift meetings to communicate event details, service expectations, and individual responsibilities
Inspiring associates to provide warm, attentive, and personalized hospitality
Monitoring labor, scheduling, operating expenses, beverage controls, and other departmental costs
Managing banquet equipment, supplies, inventories, ordering, and deliveries
Partnering with culinary leadership to coordinate timing, presentation, quality, and special requests
Maintaining responsible beverage service practices and appropriate liquor and inventory controls
Ensuring compliance with food safety requirements, liquor laws, brand standards, and Colwen Hotels policies
Supporting a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment
Identifying opportunities to improve service delivery, event presentation, associate engagement, and operational efficiency.
Successful candidates will bring:
At least two years of banquet, catering, event, or Food & Beverage leadership experience; hotel banquet experience is strongly preferred
A proven ability to lead banquet service teams and execute events successfully in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing events across multiple spaces or venues is preferred
A hands-on leadership style and a willingness to work alongside the team when needed
Strong knowledge of banquet service standards, room sets, event timing, and beverage operations
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
The ability to read and execute banquet event orders with accuracy and attention to detail
Experience scheduling associates and managing labor and operating costs
The ability to balance multiple events, priorities, and venue requirements
A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
Comfort using point-of-sale systems and common business software
TIPS and ServSafe certifications, or the ability to obtain them within 30 days of employment
Flexibility to work a schedule based on event and business needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Medical insurance with a company-funded HRA, Dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental insurance options, Paid Time Off programs, 401(k) with traditional and Roth options, plus employer match, Employee Assistance Program, Hotel travel discounts for associates and family members, Exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment, and retail, Training and professional development programs, Career advancement opportunities throughout a growing hospitality company
This company is an equal opportunity employer.
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