Banquets Director — Lead Premier Events

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA with Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Director of Banquets in New Orleans to lead banquet operations for meetings, conferences, weddings, galas, and large-scale events with flawless setup and service. The role emphasizes operational excellence, guest experience, and collaboration with Convention Services, Culinary, Catering and hotel leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management and 5+ years of progressive banquet or hospitality leadership, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Event Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive banquet, catering, F&B, hotel, or hospitality leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet operations for meetings, conferences, weddings, galas, and large-scale events across the hotel.
• Oversee banquet service, setup, event logistics, staffing, and guest experience standards.

Skills

Banquet operations

Leadership

Event execution

Staffing management

Budgeting

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Director of Banquets in New Orleans to lead banquet operations for meetings, conferences, weddings, galas, and large-scale events with flawless setup and service. The role emphasizes operational excellence, guest experience, and collaboration with Convention Services, Culinary, Catering and hotel leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management and 5+ years of progressive banquet or hospitality leadership, with strong