Assistant Banquet Manager - National Job Oklahoma City area,Oklahoma USA,Hospitality / Hotel / Catering

Position: Assistant Banquet Manager - The National

Why Work at The National?

A career at The National, Autograph Collection means working at one of the most breathtaking luxury hotels in Oklahoma City. Located in the historic First National Center, this stunning hotel features 146 guest rooms, the award-winning Tellers Italian restaurant, and The Great Hall, an iconic social and event space. Employees at The National take pride in delivering refined hospitality in an awe-inspiring setting, where history meets modern elegance.

Why

Work at The National?

The National is hiring for an Assistant Banquet Manager.

You should join our team if you believe...

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.

You’re a great fit for this role if you love...

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.

We’re excited to have you join us because...

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…