Director of Banquets

Property Description The Sunny is a new oceanfront hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, marking the transformation of the historic Newport Beachside Hotel into a modern beachfront destination. The 340-room property blends thoughtful design with a strong food and beverage program, multiple dining concepts, and a series of lively social spaces designed for both guests and the local community. Family-owned for three generations, the property builds on decades of hospitality on one of South Florida’s most storied beachfront sites. With a completely refreshed guest experience and an ambitious culinary program, The Sunny represents a new chapter for this longtime Sunny Isles Beach landmark. If you’re passionate about hospitality, motivated by growth opportunities, and excited to be part of a team that creates meaningful guest experiences every day, we invite you to explore your future with The Sunny Hotel. Join us and help create moments guests will never forget. Overview Join our team as a Director of Banquets and play a key role in creating exceptional events and memorable guest experiences at The Sunny. We are seeking an energetic, organized, and service-focused leader to oversee banquet operations in a fast-paced, upscale environment. As Director of Banquets, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of banquet and special events, ensuring every function is delivered with excellence. This role oversees the hiring, training, scheduling, and development of banquet team members while fostering a culture of teamwork, hospitality, and service excellence. Responsibilities include supervising event set‑up, ensuring proper placement of linens, china, silverware, and glassware according to event specifications, as well as inspecting function spaces and equipment to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, inventory, and presentation. Working closely with the Culinary, Sales, and Operations teams, you will help ensure seamless event execution from initial planning through final guest departure. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, has a passion for hospitality, and is committed to delivering unforgettable experiences for every guest. Qualifications Previous supervisory/management experience and skills 2 years banquet management experience preferred Previous hotel food and beverage experience preferred Ability to lead and manage a team Requires computer skills Strong business communication skills Benefits In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well‑being of our team members and their families. Multiple tiers of medical coverage Dental & vision coverage 24/7 Teledoc service Free maintenance medications Pet insurance Hotel discounts Tuition reimbursement Paid time off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and holidays) 401(k) match Davidson Hospitality is a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E‑Verify. EOE AA – Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Salary Range Starting from USD $0.00/Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr