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Troon Golf

Senior Event Executive

Bend, OR · On-site

This role is responsible for managing the resort's most complex and high-profile events while elevating overall planning standards, client experiences, and operational efficiencies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ...

Troon

Senior Event Executive

Bend, OR

This role is responsible for managing the resort's most complex and high-profile events while elevating overall planning standards, client experiences, and operational efficiencies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES ...

EOS Hospitality

Sales Manager

Marathon, FL · On-site

Build and nurture long-term relationships with corporate clients, event planners, wedding couples ... Why Join Hawks Cay Resort? (Attractive Benefits & Perks to Draw More Candidates) * Competitive ...

Canyon Ranch

Resort Programming Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

As the Resort Programming Manager , you'll execute signature wellness programming, immersive events ... Experience in hospitality, event planning, programming, or guest experience preferred. Strong ...

Canyon Ranch

Resort Programming Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

As the Resort Programming Manager , you'll execute signature wellness programming, immersive events ... Experience in hospitality, event planning, programming, or guest experience preferred. Strong ...

Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa

Event Concierge

Lenox, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

This role serves as the onsite resource for event planners, VIP guests, vendors, and resort departments, ensuring seamless execution of meetings, retreats, weddings, and special events while ...

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A Resort Event Planning job involves organizing and coordinating events at a resort, such as weddings, corporate retreats, conferences, and social gatherings. Event planners handle venue selection, décor, catering, entertainment, and guest accommodations to ensure a seamless experience. They work closely with clients to meet their needs while staying within budget and managing logistics. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to create memorable events.

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Resort Event Planners often manage multiple events simultaneously, requiring strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to adapt quickly to last-minute changes in guest preferences, weather, or logistics. Navigating tight deadlines, coordinating with diverse teams—including catering, housekeeping, and external vendors—and ensuring every event detail aligns with client expectations are common demands. However, these challenges are balanced by the rewarding experience of creating memorable events in beautiful resort settings and the chance to develop strong professional relationships across the hospitality industry.

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To thrive in Resort Event Planning, you need a thorough understanding of event logistics, hospitality management, and vendor relations, often backed by a degree in hospitality or event management. Familiarity with event management software, budgeting tools, and venue booking systems is highly beneficial, as are certifications like CMP (Certified Meeting Professional). Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication help you build positive relationships with guests, vendors, and resort staff. These capabilities are crucial for successfully coordinating seamless and memorable events while adapting to dynamic guest needs and tight timelines.

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Banquet Setup Supervisor - Full Time

Black Desert Resort

Ivins, UT

$17/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Overview

Black Desert Resort, located in the stunning landscape of Southern Utah, offers an ultra-premium hospitality experience with world-class accommodations, fine dining, golf, spa services, and exceptional event and banquet facilities. The Banquet Department is dedicated to delivering seamless event execution, ensuring impeccable setups and world-class service for a variety of functions, including corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations.

Job Summary:

The Banquet Setup Supervisor at Black Desert Resort is responsible for overseeing event setups, breakdowns, and overall banquet area organization, ensuring that all event spaces are properly prepared and maintained to the highest standards. Reporting to the Senior Banquet Manager, this role leads the banquet setup team, ensuring efficient operations, proper inventory management, and adherence to event specifications. The Banquet Setup Supervisor works closely with the culinary, banquet service, and event planning teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Job Specifications:

Onsite: Black Desert Resort

Shift & Schedule Availability: Year-Round / Full-Time

Pay Rate: $17/hr plus portion of set up service charges. This is the pay rate we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Why Join Us:

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 401K with company match, employee dining room, paid time off, exclusive resort discounts, and complimentary employee hotel stay program.
  • Luxury Dining Environment: Work in a high-end banquet setting, contributing to an exceptional guest experience.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement in food & beverage operations.
Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Including, But Not Limited To:

  • Supervise and assist with setup and breakdown of all banquet events, ensuring accuracy based on event orders (BEOs).

  • Ensure all tables, chairs, linens, decor, staging, and equipment are properly placed and meet event specifications.

  • Manage and lead the banquet setup team, providing training, guidance, and task assignments.

  • Maintain an organized and clean banquet storage area, tracking inventory of tables, chairs, linens, and other setup materials.

  • Conduct quality checks before events to ensure proper setup, cleanliness, and readiness of function spaces.

  • Communicate with the banquet service and culinary teams to ensure seamless event transitions.

  • Monitor event timelines to ensure setup and breakdown meet resort standards and client expectations.

  • Uphold safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with OSHA and resort policies.

  • Support large-scale and high-profile events, ensuring that all setup details align with luxury service expectations.

  • Address last-minute changes, modifications, and special requests, ensuring guest satisfaction.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2 years of banquet or event setup experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of banquet event orders (BEOs), event setup procedures, and banquet service standards.
  • Ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and ensure quality control in fast-paced event settings.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, ensuring effective collaboration between banquet and event teams.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and move heavy furniture and equipment.
  • Previous experience in luxury hospitality or resort event operations is a plus.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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