Banquet & Events Setup Supervisor

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with  -

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company –

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term –

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Banquet Setup Supervisor to lead banquet operations across meetings, conferences, weddings, and events. You will supervise setup teams, review BEOs, and ensure accurate, timely execution of all banquet spaces within the hotel.

The ideal candidate has prior banquet or event operations experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet setup, hospitality, hotel, event operations, facilities, or banquet experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within banquet or event operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of banquet setup styles, event operations, room diagrams, and hospitality service standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced hospitality and events environment.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, operational excellence, and creating exceptional event experiences behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise banquet setup operations for meetings, conferences, weddings, social events, and catered functions across the hotel.
• Lead, support, schedule, and guide Banquet House Persons and setup teams to ensure accurate and timely event execution.
• Review banquet event orders (BEOs), setup diagrams, timelines, and operational details to ensure event spaces are prepared according to client and hotel specifications.
• Oversee setup and breakdown of banquet rooms, meeting spaces, staging, dance floors, audiovisual equipment, tables, chairs, linens, and event décor.
• Monitor event transitions, room resets, and operational readiness throughout banquet service periods.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards across banquet spaces, storage areas, hallways, and back‑of‑house event operations.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality operations

Event coordination

Staff coaching

Communication

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Banquet Setup Supervisor to lead banquet operations across meetings, conferences, weddings, and events. You will supervise setup teams, review BEOs, and ensure accurate, timely execution of all banquet spaces within the hotel.

The ideal candidate has prior banquet or event operations experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced hospitality setting.