What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Manager position at Makeready LLC?
The Greenleigh River Oaks - Opening Fall 2026
In a world where natural beauty meets big-city sensibilities, The Greenleigh invites sophisticated travelers and locals to escape to an urban oasis flavored by unexpected creativity. With a coveted location neighboring the charms of River Oaks, and the culture of Uptown's energy, The Greenleigh is the one place that truly celebrates, and elevates, the unexpected nature of Houston.
At The Greenleigh, events are an extension of our hospitality — thoughtfully executed, beautifully presented, and memorable for every guest. The Banquet Manager plays a key role in bringing events to life by planning, directing, and coordinating banquet and catering functions across the property.
This role ensures seamless execution of meetings, celebrations, and special events by collaborating closely with culinary, sales, and operations teams while delivering exceptional service and attention to detail.
Requested Tasks
- Plan, direct, and coordinate banquet and catering events across property space
- Review sales contracts and event details in collaboration with the Banquet Director and Banquet Chef
- Prepare and complete Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) accurately and in a timely manner
- Oversee event setup, guest seating, service of food and beverages, and post-event breakdown
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during events, responding to questions and accommodating special requests
- Assign duties and supervise banquet team members to ensure smooth event execution
- Oversee décor, room layouts, and event presentation to ensure quality standards are met
- Maintain and assist with records related to inventory, labor costs, and food costs
- Ensure guest satisfaction by anticipating needs and addressing requests promptly
Requested Capabilities
- Prior experience as a Banquet Manager or on a Banquets team highly preferred\
- Experience with the creation and execution of sales contracts required
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong financial awareness with the ability to manage labor and event costs
- Professional, approachable, and service-oriented demeanor
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events
Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.