Director of Banquets - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Worldwide Holdings
Santa Barbara, CA · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You
Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Director of Banquets , you’re not just directing and administering all banquet functions – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Reporting directly to the property’s Executive Chef, this leader will oversee a Food & Beverage Manager, three Captains, and 60 Team Members.
The ideal candidate brings prior Assistant Director experience at a high-volume hotel or previous Director of Banquets experience, along with a hands-on leadership style and a passion for training, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
Lead administration of banquet functions: Direct all banquet operations, ensuring exceptional guest service, food and beverage quality, new account acquisition, inventory management, cost controls, and systems management
Drive service standards enhancements: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of departmental service guidelines and standards
Analyze service trends and satisfaction: Continuously monitor service trends and guest satisfaction, proactively identifying issues and implementing strategies for improvement
Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
Uphold regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for guests and team members #LI-JP2
What It Takes to Make the Stay
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.