Compass

Banquet Manager

Compass$85K — $91K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in event logistics, banquet operations, or catering management
  • Experience with both on-site and off-premise event execution
  • Understanding of labor planning and staffing coordination
  • Proven organizational and multitasking skills
  • Strong communication abilities for cross-department collaboration
  • Ability to remain calm and confident during live events
  • In-depth knowledge of event flow and operational execution

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute logistics for on-site and off-premise events
  • Oversee staffing and labor planning for events
  • Coordinate operational details with culinary and facilities teams
  • Manage relationships with vendors and transportation logistics
  • Provide leadership and real-time problem-solving on-site during events
  • Ensure compliance with operational standards and safety
  • Support production needs from setup to breakdown
  • Suggest improvements for operational efficiency and guest experience

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Full Job Description
Salary: $85,000 - $91,000

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Job Summary

The Banquet Manager (Logistics Focus) supports the successful delivery of events hosted on-site at the Georgia Aquarium as well as select off-premise locations. This role partners closely with Wolfgang Puck Catering and internal Aquarium teams to lead event logistics, labor planning, and operational coordination across a wide range of event formats.

With a primary focus on logistics and operational execution, this position provides hands-on leadership before, during, and after events, ensuring teams, resources, and timelines stay aligned. The Banquet Manager brings a collaborative mindset, strong event knowledge, and a solutions-oriented approach to both Aquarium-based and off-site events.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute event logistics for on-site Aquarium events and off-premise events
  • Oversee staffing, labor planning, and on-site staffing coordination
  • Coordinate operational details across culinary, facilities, sales, and event teams
  • Manage vendors, rentals, equipment, and transportation logistics for varied event locations
  • Provide visible on-site leadership during events, supporting real-time problem-solving
  • Ensure compliance with safety, service, and operational standards across all event settings
  • Support event timelines, floor plans, and production needs from setup through breakdown
  • Contribute to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and guest experience


What We're Looking For
  • Background inevent logistics, banquet operations, or catering management
  • Experience supporting both on-site and off-premise events
  • Familiarity with labor planning, staffing coordination, and operational workflows
  • Organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple events or priorities
  • Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across departments and partners
  • Calm, confident presence during live events
  • Strong understanding of event flow, logistics, and operational execution

Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1530070

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Michael Abbey

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About Compass

Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, selling, and renting real estate properties. The company was founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin and is headquartered in New York City. Compass has raised over $1.5 billion in funding and has expanded to over 350 offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help real estate agents better serve their clients and streamline the buying and selling process. Compass has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
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