Banquet Manager - Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks

Banquet Manager - Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks Job Category: Food and Beverage Banquet Requisition Number: BANQU005124 Posted : May 20, 2026 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks 200 Sable Oaks Dr South Portland, ME 04106, USA Description Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks, a Colwen Hotels property, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Banquet Manager to join our Food & Beverage team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and directing all property food and beverage for events and functions, while controlling costs and driving guest and associate satisfaction. Colwen Hotels is a hospitality group built on hard work, character, and authenticity. We cultivate ideas and empower individuals to bring forward-thinking concepts to life to enrich guest experiences. Staying ahead of the curve is what has made us who we are today, and we strive to keep our ideas fresh. We currently have 40 hotels in our portfolio operating across 10 states. With our continued growth and project pipeline, we are able to provide our associates with exciting career advancement growth and opportunities. General Responsibilities: Oversee, coordinate, supervise and direct catered and non-catered functions Control food and beverage cost while driving guest satisfaction Work closely with sales teams and Hotel General Managers at assigned hotel Recruit, interview and hire food and beverage staff associates for assigned hotel Train and support all banquet associates and ensure performance in accordance with established hotel brand/Colwen standards Set departmental targets and objectives, work schedules and budgets Ensure sequence of service standards are met Strict adherence to all applicable food and beverage standards Develop menus with other members of food and beverage team Ongoing communication with staff through regular departmental meetings (document agenda and attendance) Pre shift meetings daily or as needed Ensure staff is up to date with information related to drinks, specials, wines, beers etc. Audit for efficient operation of bar and cost controls Monitor liquor sales and product mix Educate and maintain proper controls with bartenders Abide by all state, local and municipal laws and regulations pertaining to liquor and food safety Maintain proper inventory controls and order supplies Receive, check and document all food and beverage deliveries Perform accurate cash‑out procedure at shift end Evaluate market trends and ideas for liquor specials and presentation Perform other duties as assigned We’ve got you covered: Benefits & Perks Medical Insurance with Company‑Funded HRA Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wide-Array of Supplemental Insurance Offerings Paid Time Off Programs Employee Assistance Program 401K Plan – Traditional & Roth Options with Employer Match Hotel Discount Travel Program for Associates & Family Exclusive Associate Discounts – Travel, Entertainment, & Retail Training and Development Programs Requirements: 2 years banquet, event or food and beverage management experience (hotel experience preferred) Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Reliable with the ability to multi‑task T.I.P.S. and ServSafe certification (within 30 days if certification is expired) Strong Leader of people Excellent verbal and written communications skills Familiar with common computer software programs, ability to operate POS system Must be willing to work rotational work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays Colwen Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. EOE M/F/D/V Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colwen Management Inc