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Join the Kalahari Experience

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. We care deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Now Hiring: Assistant Director of Banquets

In this hands-on role, you'll work alongside the Director of Banquets to oversee front-of-house and beverage operations, ensuring events are executed efficiently, consistently, and to standard. You'll be actively involved in staffing, event setup and execution, and real-time problem-solving while maintaining service, safety, and alcohol compliance standards. Success in this role comes from strong operational awareness, clear communication, and the ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Weekends, evenings, and holiday availability are a must.

What You'll Do:

• Overseeing the execution of events, ensuring smooth operations, and delivering beyond expectations guest experiences.
• Understanding of and experience implementing SOPs.
• Develop and implement event plans, including timelines, staffing schedules, and equipment requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments (catering, kitchen, sales, etc.) to ensure event specifications are met.
• Ensure events run smoothly by providing guidance and leadership to the team.
• Provide training and support to ensure staff members understand their roles and deliver high-quality service.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the event, ensuring safety standards are followed.
• Basic knowledge of P&L and budgets.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years of banquet management experience in a large hotel or convention center environment (500+ room property required).

• Strong beverage operations experience required.

• Prior experience in banquet or event spaces exceeding 75,000 sq. ft. preferred.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.

Why Kalahari?

• Career growth with promotion from within
• Comprehensive benefits (401k, health, vision, dental)
• Discounts, perks, and education assistance

Be part of something extraordinary. Apply today and help us Lead with Love.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.