Assistant Event/Banquet Operations Manager
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National · Opelika, AL · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Assist in leading banquet and event operations teams to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences for meetings, weddings, conferences, and special events
- Partner with event, culinary, sales, and operations teams to execute events with precision while maintaining exceptional service standards
- Support staffing, inventory management, event setup execution, and operational readiness across all event functions
- Engage with guests and meeting planners throughout events to ensure satisfaction, resolve concerns proactively, and create memorable experiences
- Drive operational performance through team development, coaching, upselling strategies, cost control, and continuous process improvement
MUST Have
- Flexibility on days/hours worked to accommodate event schedules (nights, weekends, holidays, etc.)
Ideal Candidate
- Leadership experience in banquet operations, event management, or hotel food & beverage operations within a full-service hotel or resort environment
- Strong communication, organizational, and team leadership skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality setting
- Experience with Marriott event operations, banquet service, or large-scale group and convention business preferred