Director of Banquets

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Posted Jul 4, 2025

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience Level: EX

Remote Work: false

Job Description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Sophisticated style and energy in a celebrated vacation desitination. Discover a modern reflection of the classic yacht club lifestyle. With a prime beachfront address, Four Seasons brings unrivalled style and service to this next-generation coastal city. Moments away, experience Fort Lauderdale’s best shops, restaurants, marinas and entertainment – surrounding you with the spirit of one of the world’s top yachting locales.

Director of Banquets
 

About the role

The Director of Banquets plans, organizes, directs, and oversees the Banquet department to ensure exceptional service, flawless event execution, and elevated guest experiences for all banquet functions, meetings, and events.

What you will do

•    Lead, motivate, coach, and develop banquet leadership and line staff to maintain Four Seasons standards.

•    Oversee daily banquet operations, including setup, service, and breakdown for all functions and events.

•    Collaborate cross-functionally with Culinary, Stewarding, Sales/Catering, and F&B teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment.

•    Manage labor and operating expenses through strategic scheduling, forecasting, and inventory control.

•    Partner with Catering and Food & Beverage leadership to review event performance and identify service enhancements.

•    Support hands-on service for high-profile or VIP events as needed.

What you bring

•    At least 2-3 years of banquet event management experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.

•    Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.

•    Strong time management skills: ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adjust to changing conditions. Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

•    Ability to operate all computer equipment necessary to perform the job.

•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with other departments and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and guests.

•    Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs. 

•    Flexibility to work a diverse schedule encompassing days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What we offer: 
•    Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
•    Excellent Training and Development opportunities
•    Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
•    Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
•    Complimentary Employee Meals

Miscellaneous:

US work authorization is required.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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