Banquet Director

The Brown Hotel; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActive access

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Full healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Hotel discounts

Job summary

HVMG’s Banquet Director in Louisville leads planning and execution of standout events at our hotel, coordinating staff, logistics, and partnerships to exceed client expectations. You’ll work closely with guests and vendors, ensuring flawless service from setup through breakdown.

This role offers a clear pathway for advancement within hotel operations and event management, reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage while upholding our Culture of Excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel or events is a plus.
• A combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Excellent communication and guest service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute memorable events and functions at the hotel.
• Manage banquet staff and coordinate event logistics.
• Liaise with clients and vendors to ensure flawless service.
• Report to the Director of Food & Beverage.
• Offer opportunities for advancement within hospitality management.

Skills

Event planning

Staff management

Vendor coordination

Client liaison

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Hotel/Hospitality experience preferred

Job description

Banquet Director

As Banquet Director, you’ll take the lead in planning and executing unforgettable events at our hotel. From managing banquet staff to coordinating logistics and working closely with clients and vendors, you’ll ensure every event runs smoothly and exceeds expectations. Reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage, this role offers a strong foundation for advancement within hotel operations and event management.

Key Responsibilities

• You will orchestrate exceptional events and functions at our hotel, ensuring every detail is perfect from start to finish.
• Your daily tasks will include managing banquet staff, coordinating event logistics, and liaising with clients and vendors.
• You will report to the Director of Food & Beverage.
• A career as a Banquet Director can lead to various management positions within the hospitality industry, such as director of catering and conference services, food and beverage director, or even hotel operations manager.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have

• A combination of education and experience.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellenceby showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.