Banquet Manager

JB DUKE HOTEL; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Meal

Onsite Parking

Job summary

JB DUKE HOTEL in Durham, NC seeks an Event Manager to plan, organize, and execute a wide range of events, maintaining brand standards and guest satisfaction. You will lead multi-project initiatives, coordinate venues, catering, transportation, and accommodations, and manage budgets.

This role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and experience with weddings, social and corporate events, plus reading BEOs. 2-3 years in a high-volume hotel or similar setting preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as an Event Manager in a high-volume hotel, resort, or golf club.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in large-scale Banquets.
• Highly organized and ability to read and decipher BEOs.
• Experience with weddings/social and corporate events.
• Developed English skills both written and orally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement event plans and concepts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Coordinate all event logistics, including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodation.
• Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial constraints.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events and maximize attendance.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best possible terms and services.
• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown, ensuring all aspects run smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead and manage event staff and volunteers, providing clear direction and support.
• Evaluate event success through feedback and data analysis, implementing improvements for future events.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

BEO interpretation

Job description

The Event Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of events, ensuring each is successful, memorable, and aligns with the company’s brand and objectives. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.Responsibilities:Develop and implement event plans and concepts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Coordinate all event logistics, including venue selection, catering, transportation, and accommodation.Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial constraints.Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events and maximize attendance.Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best possible terms and services.Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown, ensuring all aspects run smoothly and efficiently.Lead and manage event staff and volunteers, providing clear direction and support.Evaluate event success through feedback and data analysis, implementing improvements for future events.Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.2-3 years of experience as an Event Manager in a high-volume hotel, resort, or golf club.Minimum of 2 years experience in large-scale Banquets.Highly organized and ability to read and decipher BEOs.Degree, certification or training in Hotel and Restaurant Management or related is a plus.Experience with weddings/social and corporate eventsAbility to stand, walk, lift and bend frequently.Developed English skills both written and orally.Benefits:401 (k)401 (k) MatchingMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits offeredAdditional Supplemental Coverages Offered - Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical IllnessPaid Time OffHoliday Pay for 8 holidays, Birthday payEmployee Assistance ProgramComplimentary Employee MealOnsite Parking