Role OverviewThe National, Autograph Collection is hiring an Assistant Banquet Manager to assist with event planning and execution, ensuring seamless collaboration between departments, and developing a positive team environment. The role requires strong leadership presence, adaptability, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a People First leader who enjoys developing and supporting others.
What You Will Do
Assist with event planning and execution, oversee event flow, and ensure event spaces are accurately set according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
Why It Might Be a Fit
The role requires strong leadership presence, adaptability, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate is a People First leader who enjoys developing and supporting others.
Requirements
- Two or more years of banquet or event management experience in a hotel, resort, catering, or upscale hospitality environment required
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of banquet operations, food and beverage service, and event execution
- Experience working with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and event diagrams preferred
- Strong leadership and team-development skills
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work closely and collaboratively with multiple departments
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying event hours based on business needs
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