Assistant Banquet Manager - The National

Coury Hospitality • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The National is hiring for an Assistant Banquet Manager. This role involves assisting with the planning and execution of meetings, weddings, private events, and catered functions. The Assistant Banquet Manager will ensure event spaces are accurately set according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), diagrams, and brand standards, while overseeing event flow, timing, and service delivery from setup through breakdown. This position also serves as a Manager on Duty during assigned events, confidently addressing guest needs in real time, and supporting the hiring, training, coaching, and development of Banquet Curators. Key aspects include leading pre-shift meetings, coaching team members, creating a positive and collaborative environment, building strong relationships with clients and internal partners, anticipating guest needs, and ensuring smooth communication with Culinary and Events teams. The role also involves assisting with scheduling, payroll, inventory, and cost-control initiatives, reviewing BEOs, and maintaining compliance with company policies, safety, and sanitation standards. Leading by example and jumping in alongside the team when needed is crucial.

Requirements

• Two or more years of banquet or event management experience in a hotel, resort, catering, or upscale hospitality environment required.
• 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 closely and 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 throughout events and shifts.
• 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 work in a fast-paced environment with changing event timelines, guest needs, and operational priorities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure during high-volume events.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts based on event schedules.
• 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 all grooming and uniform standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning and execution of meetings, weddings, private events, and catered functions.
• Ensuring event spaces are accurately set according to Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), diagrams, and brand standards.
• Overseeing event flow, timing, and service delivery from setup through breakdown.
• Serving as a Manager on Duty during assigned events and confidently addressing guest needs in real time.
• Supporting the hiring, training, coaching, and development of Banquet Curators.
• Leading pre-shift meetings to communicate event details, service expectations, timing, and special requests.
• Coaching Curators in the moment and holding the team accountable to Coury Hospitality standards and behaviors.
• Creating a positive, collaborative, and high-energy environment where Curators feel supported and set up for success.
• Building strong relationships with clients, event planners, vendors, and internal partners.
• Anticipating guest needs and ensuring every detail of an event is executed with care and precision.
• Communicating closely with Culinary and Events teams to ensure food and beverage service runs smoothly.
• Assisting with scheduling based on business needs, event volume, and labor targets.
• Supporting payroll, inventory, and cost-control initiatives.
• Reviewing BEOs and ensuring important event information is accurately communicated to the appropriate departments.
• Maintaining compliance with company policies, safety standards, and sanitation requirements.
• Jumping in alongside the team when needed and leading by example throughout every event.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed