Assistant Banquet Manager

The Summit Hotel; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Daily pay

Hotel discount

Uniforms provided

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid PTO

Job summary

Valor Hospitality seeks an Assistant Banquet Manager to assist in planning, coordinating, and overseeing weddings, galas, and conferences. You will collaborate with clients, sales, and culinary teams, manage staff and budgets, and ensure all details meet high standards for guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes attentive guest service, smooth event execution, and coordination across departments to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences at our properties.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management, hospitality, or food and beverage service.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations.
• Experience with budget management and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Check server’s and house person’s BEOs to ensure accuracy.
• Check room setup to ensure BEO directions are followed.
• Contact group representatives and coordinate throughout the event.
• Ensure F&B items are presented and served per standards and special requests.
• Maintain communication between Culinary Department and Banquet Team during events.
• Compile and post banquet checks, ensure correct charges and master accounts.
• Complete required paperwork (Captain’s Consumption Sheets, Captain’s Reports).
• Return equipment to storage and leave room tidy after events.
• Assign duties and prepare area for functions; recap checks at day end.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors/Managers.

Skills

Event management

Hospitality experience

Budget management

Staff supervision

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Health & safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.POSITION PROFILEAn assistant banquet manager assists with planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of events like weddings, galas, and conferences to ensure client satisfaction and smooth execution. This involves collaborating with clients, department leadership, and other departments (like sales and culinary), managing staff, handling budgets, and ensuring all event details, from room setup to food and beverage service, meet the required standards. Expected to always be attentive to guest needs and making them feel welcome, comfortable, important and relaxed.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIESCheck server’s and house person’s BEOs to ensure that all information is accurate.Check room set-up to see that BEO directions are completely followed. Ensure that all public areas are neat and clean.Contact group representatives. Explain how to make contact; if needed throughout the function.Ensure that any & all Food & Beverage items are presented and served correctly, adhering to the standards set out by the property and noting any special requests & instructions, outlined on the Banquet Event Order for the event.Ensure that communication is constantly maintained between the Culinary Department Representative & the Banquet Team during the event, alert team members of any changes in the schedule of service, challenges or adverse comments that may arise during the service of an event.Compile check from the Banquet Event Order, at the end of the event or function, ensuring that the correct numbers of items/number of persons are charged for, and that the check is posted to the correct master account, present the check to the clients for signature.Ensure that all relevant & applicable paperwork is filled out correctly, including the Captain’s Consumption Sheets and Captain’s Report and copies distributed as required.Ensure that staff members return all equipment to the storage areas and that the room/area is left clean and tidy. Unconsumed Liquor & Wines should be returned to the Banquet Beverage Service Bar.Compile the station register and assign duties to banquet staff and supporting banquet captains, assigned to that specific event or function.Ensure that the name of every staff member assigned to an event or function appears on the banquet sign-in sheet, and that the staff signs the sheet, prior to leaving the event or function.Prepare the area or room in its entirety for a function or event, prior to the guest’s arrival.Recap all banquet checks at end of day and turn in to Night Audit.Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by Supervisors/Managers.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESExperience in event management, hospitality, or food and beverage service.Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations.Experience with budget management and staff supervision.Knowledge of health, safety, and service standardsHigh school education or equivalent experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDS➢ Continuous Standing as needed➢ Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outletsBENEFITS PACKAGECompetitive SalaryDaily Pay!Team Member Hotel Discount ProgramUniforms Provided for most positionsBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental optionsPaid PTO401k with employer matchFood and Beverage DiscountsTuition Reimbursement