Assistant Banquets Director

kalaharijobs; Woodford (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employee appreciation events

Education assistance programs

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking an Assistant Banquets Director to lead front-of-house banquet and beverage teams, ensuring events run smoothly, safely, and to standard. This hands-on role involves staffing, setup, execution, and real-time problem-solving across multiple events while upholding our promise to Lead with Love.

You'll work with the leadership team to coach associates, maintain organization, and ensure timelines are followed, delivering memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Three years of management experience in a large convention center or hotel.
• Beverage experience is required.
• Banquet/event space center experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual, English and Spanish speaking is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee events execution and guest experiences beyond expectations.
• Understand and implement SOPs.
• Develop event plans with timelines, staffing, and equipment.
• Collaborate with catering, kitchen, sales to meet specs.
• Provide leadership to guide the team during events.
• Train and support staff to deliver high-quality service.
• Monitor cleanliness and safety standards throughout events.
• Have basic knowledge of P&L and budgets.

Skills

Management experience

Beverage experience

Banquet management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Help Deliver the Kalahari Experience

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.

But we're more than a resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, and 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.

Assistant Banquets Director

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking an Assistant Banquets Director. In this role, you'll work side by side with the Director of Banquets to oversee the front-of-house banquet and beverage teams, ensuring events are executed efficiently, consistently, and to standard. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll be actively involved in service, team direction, and real-time problem-solving. You'll help manage staffing, oversee event setup and execution, and ensure all service, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards are met during every shift. You'll play a key role in maintaining organization and flow across multiple events, ensuring timelines are followed, and guest expectations are met. Success in this role comes from strong operational awareness, clear communication, and the ability to lead teams through fast-paced service environments.

As part of our leadership team, you'll embody our Promise to Lead with Love—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences. You'll support and develop associates by providing direction, coaching, and accountability—helping the team deliver consistent, high-quality service while creating positive guest experiences.

Salary Range - $80k - $90k

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the execution of events, ensuring smooth operations, and delivering beyond expectations guest experiences.
• Understanding of and experience implementing SOPs.
• Develop and implement event plans, including timelines, staffing schedules, and equipment requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments (catering, kitchen, sales, etc.) to ensure event specifications are met.
• Ensure events run smoothly by providing guidance and leadership to the team.
• Provide training and support to ensure staff members understand their roles and deliver high-quality service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the event, ensuring safety standards are followed.
• Basic knowledge of P&L and budgets.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• We do require that you have a background consisting of at least three years of management experience in a significant convention center or large hotel (over 500-room property).
• Beverage experience is required.
• Prior experience working in banquet/event space centers of 75,000+ sq. ft.
• Prior experience as a Banquet Manager is preferred.
• Bi-lingual, English and Spanish speaking is helpful.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, and perks at all resorts
• Educationassistanceprograms to help advance your career

BePart of Something Extraordinary

At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders Lead with Love—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That's why we're proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers, America's Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

Here, careers thrive, innovation is encouraged, and every day brings new opportunities to create meaningful moments. Whether you're delivering guest service, crafting memorable meals, or leading a team, your work makes a real impact.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.