Banquet Setup Lead: High-Volume Event Mastery

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Banquet Setup Supervisor in Columbus, OH. You will lead banquet setup operations, supervise setup teams, and ensure spaces are prepared to exact client specifications for meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events.

Ideal candidates have hospitality/event operations experience, strong leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functionally in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet setup, hospitality, hotel, or event operations experience.
• Experience in leadership or supervision within banquet or event operations.
• Knowledge of banquet setup styles, event operations, room diagrams, and service standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise banquet setup operations for meetings, conferences, weddings, and events.
• Lead and schedule Banquet House Persons and setup teams.
• Review BEOs, diagrams, timelines to prepare spaces per specs.
• Oversee setup and breakdown of banquet rooms and AV equipment.
• Coordinate with Banquets, Culinary, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Ensure equipment, tools, and supplies are maintained and safe.
• Support training and onboarding for banquet setup staff.
• Adhere to safety standards and hotel procedures.
• Contribute to a guest-focused, collaborative culture.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality ops

Event operations

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Banquet Setup Supervisor in Columbus, OH. You will lead banquet setup operations, supervise setup teams, and ensure spaces are prepared to exact client specifications for meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events.

Ideal candidates have hospitality/event operations experience, strong leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functionally in a fast-paced hotel environment.