Banquets Setup Supervisor

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions•Sandusky, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, we don’t just create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued. Through our partnership with charity: water, we’re also committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Banquets Setup Supervisor. In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and assisting with the setup, service, and cleanup of all assigned banquet functions. This is a hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active role. The right candidate is someone who takes pride in hard work, leads from the front, and thrives in a dynamic convention environment. As part of our team, you’ll embody our Promise to Lead with Love guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. Your professionalism and helpful attitude will set the tone for a positive overall impression of the Kalahari.

Requirements

Must be able to push, pull, lift, stack and move chairs, tables, staging, and other banquet equipment throughout the shift, including lifting 30 pounds or more.
Prior experience leading or supervising a team is required
Must be flexible and adaptable when it comes to scheduling.
Must be able to remain calm, focused, and solution-oriented in stressful, high-pressured situations.
Detail-driven and accountable. Understands the importance of accuracy, safety, and meeting event specification.

Nice To Haves

hospitality or event-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect the setup of meeting and banquet functions, checking them against the banquet event orders (BEO’s).
Supervise and assist with the setup of assigned catered functions, ensuring that the hotel’s standards are met, and advance preparation for service is adequate to allow efficient service to the guest once the function begins.
Supervise the work of staff by delegating assignments and checking the quality of completed work.