Banquet Manager

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel Banquet Manager

Step into a role where history, elegance, and unforgettable celebrations come together. At the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, we don't just host events — we create experiences that become part of our guests' stories for years to come. Nestled inside a beautifully restored 110-year-old landmark, our hotel has become one of the city's premier destinations for weddings, galas, corporate gatherings and other social events. Behind every flawless celebration is an exceptional banquet team — and we're looking for a leader who can inspire it.

We are seeking a passionate, hands-on Banquet Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and understands that hospitality is equal parts precision, leadership, and heart. This is an opportunity to lead one of the most important departments in the hotel, guiding a team responsible for executing some of the most stunning and memorable events in the city.

As Banquet Manager, you'll oversee every detail of event execution — from orchestrating elegant room setups and ensuring service standards are impeccable, to motivating and developing a high-performing banquet team. You'll assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring staff while fostering a culture built on teamwork, professionalism, and exceptional guest service. Your leadership will set the tone for every event, ensuring each wedding toast, corporate gala, and milestone celebration feels seamless and unforgettable.

You'll work closely with culinary, sales, and hotel operations teams to bring each client's vision to life, transforming historic ballrooms and event spaces into extraordinary experiences. Attention to detail is everything here — from the placement of linens, china, silver, and glassware to the final walkthrough before guests arrive. The ideal candidate is someone who can lead confidently under pressure, inspire a team through busy event days, and elevate every experience with poise and creativity.

At the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, every event carries the spirit of the building's rich history while creating new memories for the future. If you're ready to lead a team that brings those moments to life and make your mark at one of Omaha's most iconic properties, we'd love to meet you.

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

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

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).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other. EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.