F&B Manager, Banquet Ops- InterContinental Mark Hopkins
Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: United States, California, San Francisco
Hotel: IC - Mark Hopkins San Francisco (SFOHA), 999 California St, 94108
Job number: 162281
Event Execution & Operational Excellence
Lead end-to-end banquet operations, ensuring seamless execution of meetings, weddings, galas, and VIP events
Partner closely with Culinary, Sales & Events, and Stewarding teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality experiences
Conduct pre-shift briefings and pre-event meetings to align teams on expectations, timing, and service standards
Oversee room setup, service flow, and breakdown—ensuring adherence to event orders (BEOs) and brand standards
Anticipate guest needs and resolve concerns with professionalism and urgency
Leadership & Team Development
Inspire, coach, and develop a diverse banquet team, fostering a culture of accountability and service excellence
Lead by example on the floor—visible, engaged, and guest-focused
Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training to build a high-performing team
Manage scheduling in alignment with business levels, labor budgets, and collective bargaining agreements, coordinate with labor partners for as needed temporary staff.
Guest Experience & Relationship Management
Serve as a primary point of contact during events, ensuring a personalized and elevated guest experience
Build strong relationships with clients, event planners, and internal stakeholders
Handle VIP and high-profile events with discretion and attention to detail
Financial & Administrative Oversight
Monitor labor and operational costs to meet or exceed financial targets
Review and approve payroll, productivity, and staffing models to drive efficiency
Ensure accurate billing and reconciliation of banquet checks
Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
Compliance & Standards
Uphold all company policies, brand standards, and local/state regulations
Ensure adherence to safety protocols, food handling guidelines, and responsible alcohol service
Maintain readiness for inspections and audits
Proven ability to manage large-scale, high-volume events with precision and composure
Strong leadership presence with a passion for developing teams
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Financial acumen with experience managing labor and cost controls
Knowledge of banquet operations systems and event planning tools preferred
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands
Preferred Attributes:
Experience in a union environment strongly preferred
Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese) a plus
Deep appreciation for luxury service standards and guest personalization
Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
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Important information:
- The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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