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Banquet Manager
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Job Location:
Portsmouth, OH - USA
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Posted:
29 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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 hotels 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 Portsmouths 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 Youll 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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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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