Banquets Manager

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

About Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Breathe deeply, dream wildly, and discover a soulful sanctuary where finding yourself comes naturally. Magic sits around every corner and within every conversation. It enchants through the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon and the sunshine of San Diego. It’s where classic meets cool, the fine unwinds into fun and inspiration leads to immersion.

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in nature, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.

About the Application Process:

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Summary

The Banquet Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of all banquet and group events while maintaining the highest standards of service, presentation, and operational efficiency. This role works closely with Catering & Conference Services, Culinary, Stewarding, Engineering, and housekeeping teams to ensure seamless coordination of events. The Banquet Manager leads the banquet team through clear communication, operational planning, and service leadership to deliver memorable guest experiences consistent with Fairmont luxury standards.

To assist the Banquet Director in ensuring the set-up of and maintaining the cleanliness of the banquet rooms used for banquet functions.  The banquet manager must be flexible with the type of work that is needed to be done as well as hours worked including, but not limited to, mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.  The banquet manager is responsible for organizing the team to ensure all standards are met and all events are successful.

Responsibilities

Oversees all banquet staff (except kitchen.)  Develop line schedules to optimize productivity and coverage.  Ensure actual coverage meets guest service standards and business demands.  Oversee orders of needed supplies.

Operational Leadership

• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to ensure operational accuracy, event readiness, and proper communication across departments.
• Conduct pre-shift and pre-event briefings to review event timelines, service expectations, and special guest requests.
• Monitor banquet events in progress to ensure service standards, timing, and presentation meet luxury hospitality expectations.https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/banquets-manager-in-fairmont-grand-del-mar-san-diego-united-states-jid-88545