Banquet Supervisor

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation • Sonesta Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Banquet Setup Supervisor leads banquet setup operations for meetings, conferences, weddings, social events, and catered functions. The role oversees room setups, breakdowns, event transitions, equipment organization, and setup teams to ensure spaces are prepared accurately, efficiently, and to hotel and client standards. It combines operational leadership, event coordination, and hands-on setup execution in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The supervisor supports and guides Banquet House Persons and setup team members, coordinates with other hotel departments, and responds to operational changes and guest or client requests. The role also maintains cleanliness, organization, safety, and presentation standards throughout banquet spaces and related back-of-house areas.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of banquet setup styles, event operations, room diagrams, and hospitality service standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality and events environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on setup accuracy, cleanliness, presentation, and operational readiness.
• Ability to lead teams effectively during high-volume events and operational changes.
• Flexible availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and late-night event support as needed.
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, operational excellence, and creating exceptional event experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Previous banquet setup, hospitality, hotel, event operations, facilities, or banquet experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within banquet or event operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise banquet setup operations for meetings, conferences, weddings, social events, and catered functions.
• Lead, support, schedule, and guide Banquet House Persons and setup teams to ensure accurate and timely event execution.
• Review banquet event orders (BEOs), setup diagrams, timelines, and operational details to prepare event spaces according to client and hotel specifications.
• Oversee setup and breakdown of banquet rooms, meeting spaces, staging, dance floors, audiovisual equipment, tables, chairs, linens, and event décor.
• Monitor event transitions, room resets, and operational readiness throughout banquet service periods.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards across banquet spaces, storage areas, hallways, and back-of-house event operations.
• Coordinate with Banquets, Convention Services, Culinary, Stewarding, Engineering, and Operations teams to support event execution.
• Ensure banquet equipment, setup tools, staging, carts, and operational supplies are maintained, organized, and safely operated.
• Respond professionally to operational changes, last-minute setup adjustments, and guest or client requests during events.
• Support training, onboarding, coaching, and operational development for banquet setup team members.
• Follow hotel operational procedures, safety standards, lifting guidelines, and event setup best practices.
• Help foster a collaborative, energetic, and guest-focused culture aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Educational assistance
• Sonesta hotel discounts
• Additional perks and employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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