H-2B Visa Banquet Manager Jobs
Banquet Manager jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at hotels, resorts, and event venues that rely on seasonal hospitality staff. Employers must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before sponsoring you, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application to the correct semi-annual allocation is critical for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsASSISTANT BANQUET MANAGER SUMMARY:
The Assistant Banquet Manager will assist the Director of Banquets and Catering in the operation of meetings and events to deliver a consistently first-class banquet experience for our guests and members. They will also ensure that our team members are given the proper support and direction so that they may provide quality service to our guests during their experience with us. Tasks the Assistant Banquet Manager will be required to perform include captaining events, supervising personnel, ensuring BOH and FOH facilities are clean and properly decorated. This position will also assist with interviewing and training employees, performing administrative functions, and preparing employee work schedules.
They are a skilled professional who supports and manages events, venues, directs the catering staff, pre-plans the events to ensure consumer satisfaction. In addition to these duties, will act as a link between the client and the staff to interpret the goals clearly to enable them to carry out their respective duties.
ABOUT YOU:
- You possess a sense of Maturity and Leadership and continual positive attitude and outlook
- The ability to functionally multi-task
- You are highly organized, detail oriented and possess excellent cash handling skills
- You are motivated and energized by providing excellent customer service
- You understand the consistent need to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays
WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
- Upon client arrival to hotel, assist in facilitating a smooth transition from catering/sales to onsite facilitation of group events
- Greet guests, create an enjoyable first impression
- Anticipate guests’ needs and provide appropriate service
- Work closely with Food and Beverage Directors and Supervisors and coordinate with kitchen staff to execute the details of the menu, food preparation activities, and service standards.
- Understand the timing of an event and correctly communicate that timing to the chef for food preparation and timely service
- Supervise banquet staff, including servers, bartenders and house attendants by assigning server stations and function side work duties
- Supervise service received by guests, clearing and post-function cleanup of functions rooms, aisle, storage areas and equipment
- Lead the service staff during a banquet by communicating timing, sections, expectations
- Schedule banquet service personnel, assign specific tasks or services, ensure that safety and sanitation codes are followed; examine the cleanliness of the venue, including bathrooms, prior to a function.
- Inspect food service tables and table place settings, including table linen, china, glass, silverware and condiments for correct placement by set-up crew and to ensure that each element is clean, undamaged, and attractive
- Ensure all scheduled events take place on time and according to plan. Interact with the host to respond to any special requests or last-minute adjustments prior to and during the event.
- Supervise set up and service for simultaneous events in multiple venues
- Interview, train, schedule and supervise banquet service and bartender staff
- Communicate clearly and effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Responsible for the full execution of assigned banquet events
- Supervise and train banquet crews in the fundamentals of banquet food and beverage service
- Inventory and count out bars
- Efficient with POS system and/or Sales & Catering System for properly posting charges for banquet events in a timely and accurate manner.
- Follow company SOPs in regards to uniforms/grooming, and cash handling policies and update/add accordingly
- Directly contribute to the profitability of the banquet department by controlling food costs, beverage costs, labor costs throughout the events
- Assist Director of Banquets and Catering as needed as well as other team members
- Clean and stock service areas
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Minimum 3 years as banquet captain in a high volume, upscale 4 star/4 diamond or equivalent property (hotel or country club preferred)
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Prior proficiency with Word, Excel, POS systems, and the ability to count, read and write accurately in the English language
- Lifting supplies or equipment of thirty (30) pounds or more with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and upward reaching
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking coupled with frequent agility and dexterity required
- A functional knowledge of food techniques for preparation and review
ASSISTANT BANQUET MANAGER SUMMARY:
The Assistant Banquet Manager will assist the Director of Banquets and Catering in the operation of meetings and events to deliver a consistently first-class banquet experience for our guests and members. They will also ensure that our team members are given the proper support and direction so that they may provide quality service to our guests during their experience with us. Tasks the Assistant Banquet Manager will be required to perform include captaining events, supervising personnel, ensuring BOH and FOH facilities are clean and properly decorated. This position will also assist with interviewing and training employees, performing administrative functions, and preparing employee work schedules.
They are a skilled professional who supports and manages events, venues, directs the catering staff, pre-plans the events to ensure consumer satisfaction. In addition to these duties, will act as a link between the client and the staff to interpret the goals clearly to enable them to carry out their respective duties.
ABOUT YOU:
- You possess a sense of Maturity and Leadership and continual positive attitude and outlook
- The ability to functionally multi-task
- You are highly organized, detail oriented and possess excellent cash handling skills
- You are motivated and energized by providing excellent customer service
- You understand the consistent need to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays
WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
- Upon client arrival to hotel, assist in facilitating a smooth transition from catering/sales to onsite facilitation of group events
- Greet guests, create an enjoyable first impression
- Anticipate guests’ needs and provide appropriate service
- Work closely with Food and Beverage Directors and Supervisors and coordinate with kitchen staff to execute the details of the menu, food preparation activities, and service standards.
- Understand the timing of an event and correctly communicate that timing to the chef for food preparation and timely service
- Supervise banquet staff, including servers, bartenders and house attendants by assigning server stations and function side work duties
- Supervise service received by guests, clearing and post-function cleanup of functions rooms, aisle, storage areas and equipment
- Lead the service staff during a banquet by communicating timing, sections, expectations
- Schedule banquet service personnel, assign specific tasks or services, ensure that safety and sanitation codes are followed; examine the cleanliness of the venue, including bathrooms, prior to a function.
- Inspect food service tables and table place settings, including table linen, china, glass, silverware and condiments for correct placement by set-up crew and to ensure that each element is clean, undamaged, and attractive
- Ensure all scheduled events take place on time and according to plan. Interact with the host to respond to any special requests or last-minute adjustments prior to and during the event.
- Supervise set up and service for simultaneous events in multiple venues
- Interview, train, schedule and supervise banquet service and bartender staff
- Communicate clearly and effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Responsible for the full execution of assigned banquet events
- Supervise and train banquet crews in the fundamentals of banquet food and beverage service
- Inventory and count out bars
- Efficient with POS system and/or Sales & Catering System for properly posting charges for banquet events in a timely and accurate manner.
- Follow company SOPs in regards to uniforms/grooming, and cash handling policies and update/add accordingly
- Directly contribute to the profitability of the banquet department by controlling food costs, beverage costs, labor costs throughout the events
- Assist Director of Banquets and Catering as needed as well as other team members
- Clean and stock service areas
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Minimum 3 years as banquet captain in a high volume, upscale 4 star/4 diamond or equivalent property (hotel or country club preferred)
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere
- Prior proficiency with Word, Excel, POS systems, and the ability to count, read and write accurately in the English language
- Lifting supplies or equipment of thirty (30) pounds or more with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, stooping and upward reaching
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking coupled with frequent agility and dexterity required
- A functional knowledge of food techniques for preparation and review
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Banquet Manager
Document your banquet supervision experience
Compile employment records showing you've managed banquet staff, coordinated event logistics, and overseen food and beverage service. DOL labor certification requires employers to demonstrate the position is genuinely temporary, and your credentials strengthen that filing.
Target resort and hotel groups with seasonal peaks
Focus on properties that operate wedding seasons, summer conference schedules, or ski-season event calendars. These venues have predictable H-2B visa filing histories and a clear temporary-need justification that DOL certification requires for banquet roles.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find banquet manager openings at employers with confirmed H-2B sponsorship history. Filtering by role and visa type cuts out listings where sponsorship is uncertain, saving you time before the cap-limited filing window opens.
Apply before the semi-annual cap resets
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into 33,000 slots each for October 1 and April 1 start dates. Banquet roles tied to summer wedding or event seasons compete for April-start slots, so coordinate with your employer to file as early as USCIS allows.
Confirm your employer's prevailing wage compliance
Before accepting an offer, verify the listed wage against the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and work location. Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage, and a shortfall can trigger denial of the temporary labor certification.
Clarify your departure date in the job offer
H-2B status is tied to a fixed end date set by the employer's temporary need. Make sure your offer letter states the exact season length, since USCIS grants status only through that certified end date and overstaying even briefly can affect future visa eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Banquet Manager jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Banquet Manager openings where employers have confirmed H-2B sponsorship history. Because H-2B requires employers to obtain DOL labor certification before hiring, not every hospitality listing qualifies. Filtering specifically for H-2B-verified roles saves you from pursuing employers who haven't gone through the certification process.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect Banquet Manager applicants?
USCIS limits H-2B visas to 66,000 per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-slot allocations for October 1 and April 1 start dates. Banquet roles tied to spring and summer event seasons compete for April-start slots, which fill quickly. Your employer must file the I-129 petition only after DOL certifies the temporary labor need, so early coordination with your employer on filing dates is essential.
What makes a Banquet Manager role qualify as a temporary H-2B position?
DOL requires employers to demonstrate that the need for the role is genuinely temporary, not permanent. For banquet managers, that typically means a defined event season, such as a summer wedding calendar or a resort's peak conference period, with a clear start and end date. A recurring seasonal need can still qualify, but the employer must refile each year and re-demonstrate that the position isn't ongoing.
Can I extend my H-2B status if the banquet season runs longer than expected?
USCIS can approve H-2B extensions in increments of up to one year, but the total stay cannot exceed three consecutive years. Your employer must file an extension petition before your current status expires and show that the temporary need continues. After three years, you must leave the U.S. for an uninterrupted three-month period before becoming eligible again.