- Company: Marriott
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Salary: Pay not listed
Marriott at a glance
marriott.com- Founded 1993
- Ticker MAR
Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) is a Bethesda, Maryland–based hospitality company that operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, and timeshare brands. It spans more than 37 brands, about 9,000 locations, and roughly 1.6 million rooms. The public company traces to the Marriott family’s hospitality business (corporate form 1993).
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Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is seeking a full-time Senior Banquet Manager to lead banquet operations at one of Center City's premier convention hotels, located at 1201 Market St in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
About the Role
As Senior Banquet Manager, you will own the end-to-end execution of banquet and event services — from pre-event coordination through breakdown — ensuring every meeting, gala, and social celebration exceeds guest expectations. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
What You'll Do
- Direct banquet staff scheduling, briefings, and on-floor supervision during setup, service, and teardown of events of all sizes
- Partner with Event Sales and Convention Services managers to review Banquet Event Orders and translate client requirements into flawless execution
- Maintain Marriott service standards across food and beverage presentation, room configuration, and audiovisual coordination
- Monitor labor costs, supply usage, and event timelines to meet departmental productivity goals
- Coach, develop, and performance-manage a team of banquet captains and servers, fostering a culture of accountability and hospitality excellence
- Conduct pre- and post-event walkthroughs, documenting outcomes and communicating opportunities for continuous improvement
- Respond to on-site client needs in real time, resolving service challenges with professionalism and urgency
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, TIPS/alcohol service, and Marriott brand guidelines
What We're Looking For
- Proven leadership experience in banquet, catering, or food and beverage operations within a hotel or large event venue
- Strong knowledge of banquet setups, catering logistics, and event flow management
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate large, diverse service teams in a high-volume environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a guest-first mindset
- Proficiency with banquet management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as event schedules require
- High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is a plus
About Marriott
Marriott International is a global hospitality leader with more than 30 renowned brands and properties in over 140 countries. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown sits steps from Philadelphia City Hall and the Pennsylvania Convention Center, making it a top destination for large-scale conferences, weddings, and corporate events. Marriott is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
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- relocation assistance
- The employer may help cover some or all costs of moving to take the job, such as moving expenses or temporary housing.
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Working in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Aligned with O*NET food service management work: sanitation and inventory records, complaint resolution, portion and presentation standards, receiving F&B deliveries, and staffing cooking assignments for timely, cost-aware service—scaled to multi-event hotel banquets.
Traits that fit this role
- Leadership Orientation
- Stress Tolerance
- Social Orientation
- Cooperation
- Attention to Detail
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. — via O*NET
Industry news
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Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Management occupations earn a national median of $86,012 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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- Walk through a large banquet timeline: staffing, BEOs, and recovery when a course or room flips late.
- How you monitor presentation, portions, and guest complaints without slowing service.
- Inventory, delivery checks, and records that keep a hotel F&B operation audit-ready.
Strong fit if you already run high-volume events, lead banquet or F&B teams, and care about Marriott-level guest standards. Location is on-site in the William Penn Annex East / Philadelphia County area (not remote).
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Listing facts
- Role Senior Banquet Manager
- Employer Marriott
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted May 31, 2026
- Apply by July 29, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (389 words)
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Typical work in Banquet Manager
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation or food subsidies.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
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- Hacker News — YC Backs Portable Coffee Stand Called Wheelys (YC S15) to Take on Starbucks
- Hacker News — The old suburban office park is the new American ghost town
- Hacker News — The old suburban office park is the new American ghost town
- Hacker News — The old suburban office park is the new American ghost town
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