Banquets Manager

About Rydges Hotels & Resorts:

Proudly Australian & New Zealand owned, Rydges Hotels & Resorts provides a diverse range of elevated city, suburban, and resort-style hotels. From classic charm to sophisticated style, our properties have every detail considered to deliver a refreshingly local experience with exceptional comforts catering to all guests. Join our team of local heroes dedicated to enhancing every guest's stay. 

Role Overview

The Banquet Manager at Rydges Wellington is responsible for the seamless coordination and execution of all hotel functions and events. This role plays a key part in enhancing client relationships, driving new business, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across all banquet operations. The successful candidate will lead the banquet team with a focus on operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

•    Oversee the planning, setup, and execution of all functions, ensuring alignment with client confirmations and hotel standards.

•    Prepare and distribute banquet worksheets to relevant departments to ensure smooth coordination.

•    Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and actively pursue new business opportunities.

•    Ensure all functions are set up at least 30 minutes prior to start time, with attention to detail and guest expectations.

•    Monitor food safety, cleanliness, and equipment standards throughout banquet operations.

•    Manage banquet staffing, including rostering, training, performance reviews, and adherence to grooming and presentation standards.

What We're Looking For

•    Proven experience in banquet or event management within a hotel or hospitality environment.

•    Strong leadership and team management skills with a hands-on, proactive approach.

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on client satisfaction.

•    Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously with attention to detail and time management.

•    Financial acumen to manage budgets, control costs, and drive revenue.

•    A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits & Perks

EVT offer incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.    

•    50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Lylo and more.    

•    Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.    

•    Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.     

•    Australia and NZ's largest and most diverse experiences company

Apply now Join Rydges Hotels & Resorts and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

Rydges Hotels & Resorts is part of EVT

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few.