Franchise Hotel - Banquet Manager

About Us

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®? brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Welcome to InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, a distinguished addition to Pyramid Global Hospitality and a beacon of modern luxury in the heart of downtown Bellevue. Anchored within Avenue Bellevue, a premier lifestyle destination featuring luxury residences, our hotel offers 208 elegantly appointed guest rooms and 12,000 square feet of refined meeting and event space. Designed by internationally acclaimed Hirsch Bedner Associates, every detail reflects sophistication, innovation, and a true sense of place.

At InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, we pride ourselves on a culture of excellence that celebrates people, nurtures growth, and delivers authentic service. Candidates will have the opportunity to build their careers with a premier luxury hotel brand, where every role contributes to creating unforgettable guest experiences. Whether your passion lies in guest services, culinary arts, or event management, joining our team means becoming part of an environment that is dynamic, supportive, and deeply committed to your professional success. Here, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a setting that embodies the best of Bellevue’s luxury landscape.

Your day to day

What’s on the menu for your next career move? As our Banquet Manager, you could be leading the charge to ensure our guests enjoy a truly memorable experience. The InterContinental Seattle Bellevue is looking for looking for individuals who have extensive luxury experience in banquet operations, a strong knack for people-management, and a deep passion for creating stellar events. We are looking for a leader who gives our Banquet associates the sense that they can grow, and at the same time, mentor those who are starting their professional careers.

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

• Manage Banquet operations.
• Be responsible for motivating, developing, and managing the Banquets team.
• Develop and monitor event spaces, marketing plans, and objectives.
• Coordinate Banquet operations with other hotel departments (Catering, Culinary, Housekeeping, stewarding etc.) to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect brand service standards and procedures.
• Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.
• Implement procedures to increase guest and associate satisfaction.
• Exercise quality control for both Food and Beverage.
• Maintaining standards of service and ensure their implementation.
• Maintain and execute schedules for the banquet team.

What we need from you

What we need from you:

• 2-5 years of progressive hotel Food & Beverage experience, 2 years of supervisory experience in Food & Beverage, preferably in a luxury hotel environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Service oriented style with professional presentation skills.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, proven track record in high volume concept, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and other MS platforms.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Experience implementing new F&B concepts.
• Must be detail oriented and have effective communication skills.

What we offer

Compensation range: $87,000-$89,000 DOE plus annual incentive plan

At Pyramid Global Hospitality, we believe in putting our People First. Our "Better Together" culture is built on practices, policies, and programs that support our associates in achieving success both at work and at home.  

For Full-Time Associates, we offer: - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance - 401(k) Plan - Paid Time Off: 2.15 hours for every 40 hours worked (14 days) - 7 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Days

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.