Assistant Banquet Manager - National

The National is hiring for an Assistant Banquet Manager
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• That great events are created through thoughtful planning, strong leadership, and exceptional attention to detail.
• That every wedding, meeting, celebration, and special event deserves to feel personal and memorable.
• That great leaders are hands‑on, approachable, and willing to jump in wherever their team needs them.
• That seamless collaboration between Banquets, Culinary, Events, and other departments is essential to a successful event.
• That taking care of your team is just as important as taking care of your guests.
• That every event is an opportunity to create UNMATCHED MOMENTS
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• 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.

• You are a People First leader who genuinely enjoys developing and supporting others.
• You understand that successful events require both strong preparation and the ability to adapt when plans change.
• You have a strong leadership presence and can confidently guide a team through a busy event.
• You remain calm, professional, and solution‑oriented when unexpected challenges arise.
• You have exceptional organizational skills and can manage multiple details, timelines, and priorities at once.
• You take pride in creating elevated, personalized experiences for guests and clients.
• You understand banquet operations, food and beverage service, event execution, and the importance of timing.
• You communicate clearly and effectively with Curators, leadership, clients, planners, and other departments.
• You are comfortable making decisions in the moment and taking ownership of the guest experience.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment where no two events are exactly the same.
• You believe leadership means being present, supporting your team, and setting the example for the level of service you expect.

• 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…