Banquet and Events Director

Recruiting Partner: Marcia Recks

Auburn, Alabama | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $70,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 178951

Job Summary

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Are you a proven hospitality leader who thrives in fast-paced, luxury event environments? We're seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Banquets & Events to lead banquet, catering, conference, and special event operations across a dynamic multi-venue hospitality portfolio. This is an opportunity to shape unforgettable guest experiences, develop high-performing teams, drive financial success, and lead some of the region's most prestigious events while making a lasting impact on a growing hospitality organization.

Banquet and Events Director Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
  • Employee dining, hotel, and hospitality discounts

Banquet and Events Director Responsibilities

  • Lead banquet, catering, conference, and special event operations across multiple luxury venues
  • Develop and coach high-performing leaders while fostering a culture of service, accountability, and excellence
  • Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, labor planning, and financial performance
  • Partner with Sales, Conference Services, Culinary, Marketing, and key stakeholders to execute exceptional events
  • Ensure consistent luxury service standards while overseeing large-scale events, VIP functions, and operational excellence
  • Drive innovation, operational improvements, and revenue growth through strategic planning and programming

Banquet and Events Director Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive banquet or event operations leadership experience, including multi-venue management
  • Proven success leading large teams, developing leaders, and building a high-performance culture
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor, and profitability
  • Experience delivering luxury hospitality service in a Four Diamond, Four Star, or comparable environment
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands require

 

JOB ID: 178951

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