Banquet Manager

Working alongside the amazing team at The Quail Lodge & Golf Club, we are seeking a Banquet Manager to support our team.

• Work for a highly prestigious hotel located in sunny Carmel Valley, California.
• Learn and grow within a strong hospitality operation.
• Exceptional medical benefits, Employee discounts on Lodge, Golf, and Dining services.

Key Accountabilities

• Works with the Catering Sales Manager, Executive Chef and others to schedule/coordinate personnel requirements for private functions
• Serves as liaison between banquet service personnel and communicates with property departments to coordinate logistics for an event
• Plan the venue layout according to the number of guests and type of event
• Supervise the placement of tables, chairs, table settings, and serving stations to make sure they are placed properly
• Oversee the seating of guests, serving of meals and beverages, and the quick clearing of tables

General Requirements  

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Culinary Arts is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in banquet management or a similar field
• Extensive knowledge and experience with catering equipment and venue requirements
• Self-motivated, excellent problem-solving skills and strong team player
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed that include nights/weekends/holidays  

Salary: $75,000-$80,000

Benefits we offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 5 sick days per year
• 1 personal day per year
• 8 holidays days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Complimentary parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 25% restaurant discount
• 40% discount on retail
• Complimentary use of golf course
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

Set in California’s picturesque Carmel Valley, The Quail hosts the well-known annual motorsports event, The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering. A haven within the temperate climate of Santa Lucia Mountains, each of the 93 guestrooms features a private deck or patio that overlooks the Lodge’s lakes, golf course and expertly-manicured gardens. Along with verdant greens and lush landscapes, The Quail is home to Edgar’s, a farm-to-table restaurant that highlights fresh local produce and adheres to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch guidelines of sustainability.