Director of Banquets

Due to a recent promotion, we’re excited to announce an opportunity to join the leadership team at Hilton Minneapolis as our next Director of Banquets!

As the largest hotel in Minnesota, Hilton Minneapolis boasts over 77,000 square feet of event space, including a grand ballroom that serves as a key destination for corporate conventions, elegant galas, and everything in between.

In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing union banquet team, overseeing the execution of memorable events that consistently exceed expectations. We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about team development and exceptional service delivery.

What will I be doing?

As a Director of Banquets, you would be responsible for managing the daily execution of all banquet functions in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage daily Banquet functions to include, but not limited to, planning, organizing and executing breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, etc.
• Oversee the set up of function rooms to include, but not limited to, the placement of linens, silver, glassware and chinaware according to event specifications and a full inspection
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Recruit, interview and train team members
• Communicate function specifications, procedures and changes with affected departments including, but not limited to, the Food and Beverage, Event Services, Property Operations, Audio Visual and Housekeeping
• Oversee the break down of the function room and ensure proper storage of equipment
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards

The salary range for this position is $90,0000 – $104,000. 

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What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality – We’re passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity – We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership – We’re leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork – We’re team players in everything we do.
• Ownership – We’re the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now – We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
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