Banquet Manager - Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

The gorgeous Waldorf Astoria Resort in Maui, Grand Wailea, is looking for a Banquet Manager to join the Banquets Team!

Located on 40 acres of lush tropical gardens, this Forbes 4-Star, AAA 4-Diamond property is consistently ranked among the world''s best resorts with 780 rooms, 100,000 square feet of banquet space, and 7 food and beverage outlets. This includes 3 restaurants, 3 bars, a cafe, and in-room dining.

At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community.

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Ideal candidates will bring banquet experience, and/or strong food and beverage experience. Union experience is preferred but not required. Success in this role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to lead effectively in a dynamic environment. Because operations are driven by group and event schedules, full availability is essential.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Banquet Manager, you're not just leading the daily execution of all banquet functions - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests-we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career-and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay-we're a great place to work.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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Here''s what you''ll do during a typical day:

• Delight our guests: Bring an upbeat and friendly attitude to all guest interactions and proactively look for ways to make their experience special
• Manage banquet operations: Plan, organize, and execute various banquet events such as breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, and galas
• Ensure a flawless event setup: Oversee the setup of function rooms, ensuring linens, silverware, glassware, and chinaware are arranged according to event specifications and quality standards
• Collaborate for success: Communicate event specifications, procedures, and updates to relevant teams in Food and Beverage, Event Services, Property Operations, Audio Visual, and Housekeeping
• Oversee event breakdown: Ensure function rooms are properly broken down and all equipment is stored correctly for the next event
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Here''s what you''ll do during a typical day:

• Delight our guests: Bring an upbeat and friendly attitude to all guest interactions and proactively look for ways to make their experience special
• Manage banquet operations: Plan, organize, and execute various banquet events such as breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, and galas
• Ensure a flawless event setup: Oversee the setup of function rooms, ensuring linens, silverware, glassware, and chinaware are arranged according to event specifications and quality standards
• Collaborate for success: Communicate event specifications, procedures, and updates to relevant teams in Food and Beverage, Event Services, Property Operations, Audio Visual, and Housekeeping
• Oversee event breakdown: Ensure function rooms are properly broken down and all equipment is stored correctly for the next event
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing