As one of the nation’s premier private athletic clubs and a Seattle institution, The Washington Athletic Club (WAC) is not simply a place to work, but a place to belong. The WAC features extensive amenities, such as fitness centers, a stunning pool, three restaurants, a hotel, a spa, banquet halls, and more. Built in 1930, our beautifully maintained 21-story building in downtown Seattle has landmark status.

The WAC is seeking individuals who are dedicated to being the best and are willing to embrace the Club’s five core values: Leadership, Excellence, Integrity, Service and Sensitivity.

OVERVIEW

The Banquet Manager oversees the Banquet Department, ensuring smooth operations by training and supervising the service team and attendants. They are responsible for all aspects of functions, including set-ups, ordering, and breakdowns, as well as staffing levels and room usage.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates operations with the kitchen team and catering office, ensuring room setups align with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and managing staffing
• Works closely with the Vice President Food & Beverage on daily operations and events, collaborating with the Executive Chef and other team members on plans for room use, budgets, and equipment
• Handles recruitment, training, and discipline, supervising the Assistant Banquet Manager and service team
• Represents the organization, liaising with contacts to execute BEOs and arrange special requests
• Manages equipment inventory and orders for services, including beverages and liquor
• Stays updated on industry practices and adheres to organizational rules and practices
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing in a catering or banquet setting
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Washington State Food Handler’s Permit
• Class 12 MAST (Mandatory Alcohol Server Training) permit
• Strong communication skills and a customer service mindset

PAY INFORMATION

• Pay range: $70,000 - $75,000/year
• Supplemental Compensation: Commission on AV services

BENEFIT INFORMATION

• Benefit package for full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrues at a rate of .0519 hours per hours worked to a maximum of 108 hours per year
• 9 paid holidays per year
• 401(K) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Discounted parking OR discounted ORCA card
• Pet insurance
• Free daily meal (soup/salad bar)
• Discount on spa services and products

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity up to 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently)

Sit O (Occasionally)

Handling/Fingering C (Constantly)

Reach Outward F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)

Climb O (Occasionally)

Crawl O (Occasionally)

Squat O (Occasionally)

Bend F (Frequently)

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)

51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs O (Occasionally)

Other Physical Requirements

☒ Vision

☒ Sense of Sound

☒ Sense of Smell

☒ Sense of Taste

☒ Sense of Touch

☐Ability to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working inside a controlled atmosphere building and must be able to work in cooler and warmer temperatures.

The Washington Athletic Club has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Washington Athletic Club reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Washington Athletic Club may deem appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person