Senior Banquet Manager - Beverage Focus
Position Title: Senior Banquet Manager - Beverage Focus
Salary: $90,000 to $105,000
Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.
Job Summary
Overview
Join Union Square Events at the New York Marriott Marquis as a Senior Banquet Manager – Beverage Focus to lead a dynamic banquet operation while owning and elevating the beverage program across all events. This role combines full banquet operational leadership with strategic oversight of beverage execution, ordering, and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the banquet department, leading all aspects of event execution from pre-function setup through post-event breakdown.
• Serve as the senior operations lead on high-profile, large-scale events and VIP functions.
• Manage and mentor banquet managers, servers, housemen, and bartenders to ensure seamless service and consistent quality.
Beverage Program Leadership
• Oversee the full beverage program for banquet operations, including bars, coffee breaks, and specialty beverage activations.
• Own beverage ordering, inventory management, and product allocation across all events.
• Manage beverage cost controls, including forecasting, tracking consumption, and maintaining budget targets.
• Develop and implement beverage standards, recipes, and service procedures.
• Analyze beverage performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency and margins.
• Lead training and development for bartenders and banquet teams.
Operational & Leadership Responsibilities
• Mentor and develop staff; provide training, feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate labor forecasting, scheduling, and payroll compliance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Address and resolve guest concerns.
• Identify and implement operational improvements.
Qualifications
• 3–5 years of banquet or event operations leadership experience.
• Strong beverage operations knowledge (inventory, bar management, cost control).
• Ability to manage complex events.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial acumen.
• Flexible schedule.
• Hospitality degree preferred.
Apply to Union Square Events today!
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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
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Associates at Union Square Events are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1528379
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