Banquet Operations Supervisor — Events & Setup Lead

Sonesta; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company -M

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Banquet Setup Supervisor in Columbus, OH to lead and coordinate banquet setup for meetings, conferences, weddings, and events. You will guide setup teams, review BEOs, and ensure flawless execution across banquet spaces with a focus on safety and hospitality excellence.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, the ability to manage multiple events, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hotel

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.

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.
• Coordinate closely with Banquets, Convention Services, Culinary, Stewarding, Engineering, and Operations teams to support seamless event execution.
• Ensure banquet equipment, setup tools, staging, carts, and operational supplies are maintained, organized, and safely operated.
• Respond quickly and professionally to operational changes, last‑minute setup adjustments, and guest or client requests during events.
• Support training, onboarding, coaching, and operational development for banquet setup team members.
• Follow hotel operational procedures, safety standards, lifting guidelines, and event setup best practices at all times.
• Help foster a collaborative, energetic, and guest‑focused culture aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Banquet Setup Supervisor in Columbus, OH to lead and coordinate banquet setup for meetings, conferences, weddings, and events. You will guide setup teams, review BEOs, and ensure flawless execution across banquet spaces with a focus on safety and hospitality excellence.

The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, the ability to manage multiple events, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hotel