Banquet Manager | Award Winning Venue | Bethlehem, PA | Salary to $85k

Banquet Manager

Award Winning Venue

Bethlehem, PA 18015

Salary $70-85k

Our company is in search of a dedicated Banquet Manager willing to go the extra mile for guests. If this sounds like you, apply today for our location in Bethlehem, PA! Our history of hospitality continues to inspire us to always provide a warm and inviting experience for our guests. Our hotel is designed with comfort, function and welcoming amenities in mind for our guests to work and rest better. If you are interested in working with an award winning property and love to exceed your guests’ expectations, this is right position for you! You do not want to miss this fantastic career opportunity as a Banquet Manager in Bethlehem, PA! Excellent salary of $70 - $85k

Position Summary

The Banquet Manager oversees all operational aspects of the banquet department, ensuring flawless execution of events, seamless communication with Sales, and consistent delivery of exceptional guest experiences. This role requires a hands-on leader who can develop strong teams, streamline processes, and elevate the hotel’s reputation as a premier event venue.

Key Responsibilities

Department Leadership & Operations

Fully accountable for the day-to-day operations of the banquet department, including event execution, staffing, service standards, and guest satisfaction.

· Maintain high levels of service, atmosphere, and professionalism to position the department as a leader within the hotel for both local and destination markets.

· Collaborate with the Restaurant team to coordinate staffing, scheduling, and event coverage

Communication & Coordination

· Serve as the primary liaison between the Sales team and the Banquet department to ensure accurate event details, timely updates, and smooth handoffs.

· Participate in planning unique or high-impact events with Sales to differentiate the hotel from competing venues.

Staff Scheduling & Management

· Oversee scheduling for banquet servers, bartenders, and captains to ensure proper coverage and labor efficiency.

· Work with Restaurant leadership to align staffing needs across departments.

· Ensure proper coverage when BQ manager is not on property

Training & Development

· Develop banquet captains to consistently deliver the expected standards for all events.

· Train captains to independently run events, reducing the need for manager presence at every function.

· Train captains to complete weekly administrative and paperwork tasks.

· Develop the Set-Up Supervisor to take full accountability for supervising the set-up crew, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete room preparation.

Quality & Service Excellence

· Continuously evaluate service delivery, guest feedback, and event outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.

· Implement best practices that enhance efficiency, elevate guest satisfaction, and strengthen the hotel’s competitive advantage.

Banquet Manager

Award Winning Venue in Bethlehem, PA

Salary to $85k

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.

Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.

With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.

At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.