Assistant Banquet Manager - The National

Coury Hospitality•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Assistant Banquet Manager assists with planning and executing meetings, weddings, private events, and catered functions. The role oversees event setup, flow, timing, service delivery, and breakdown, ensuring that event spaces and service meet Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), diagrams, and brand standards. The manager serves as Manager on Duty during assigned events, addresses guest needs, and adapts to changing plans and operational priorities. This position supports the hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and development of Banquet Curators; leads pre-shift meetings; and fosters a positive, collaborative team environment. It works closely with clients, planners, vendors, Culinary, Events, and other departments to communicate event details and ensure smooth food and beverage service. The role also supports payroll, inventory, cost-control initiatives, and compliance with company policies, safety standards, and sanitation requirements. The Assistant Banquet Manager leads by example and may assist the team directly during events. The work takes place in banquet spaces and related hotel areas, including meeting rooms, kitchens, service corridors, and back-of-house spaces. The role requires extended periods of standing and walking, assisting with event setup and breakdown, and working around food, beverages, and banquet equipment. A flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts based on event schedules and business needs, is required.

Requirements

Two or more years of banquet or event management experience in a hotel, resort, catering, or upscale hospitality environment.
Strong knowledge of banquet operations, food and beverage service, and event execution.
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 collaboratively with multiple departments.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying event hours based on business needs.
Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods.
Ability to move throughout banquet spaces, meeting rooms, kitchens, service corridors, and back-of-house areas.
Ability to assist with event setup and breakdown, including moving banquet equipment and furniture as needed.
Ability to safely handle and work around food, beverages, banquet equipment, carts, tables, chairs, and other event materials.
Ability to maintain a polished, professional appearance and adhere to grooming and uniform standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Experience working with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and event diagrams.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and executing meetings, weddings, private events, and catered functions.
Ensure event spaces are set according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), diagrams, and brand standards.
Oversee event flow, timing, service delivery, setup, and breakdown.
Serve as Manager on Duty during assigned events and address guest needs in real time.
Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of Banquet Curators.
Lead pre-shift meetings covering event details, service expectations, timing, and special requests.
Coach Curators and hold the team accountable to Coury Hospitality standards and behaviors.
Create a positive, collaborative, high-energy environment where team members feel supported.
Build relationships with clients, event planners, vendors, and internal partners.
Anticipate guest needs and ensure event details are executed with care and precision.
Communicate with Culinary and Events teams to support smooth food and beverage service.
Assist with scheduling based on business needs, event volume, and labor targets.
Support payroll, inventory, and cost-control initiatives.
Review BEOs and communicate relevant event information to appropriate departments.
Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and sanitation requirements.
Work alongside the team as needed and lead by example throughout events.