Banquet Manager - Kalahari Waterparks, Resorts & Conventions : Job Details

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions delivers a beyond-expectations waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The authentically African-themed resort is home to America's largest indoor waterparks and features well-appointed guest rooms, full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops and a state-of-the-art convention center.

We are inviting you to apply for the Banquets Manager position. In this position, you will be responsible for the smooth and successful operation, setup and completion of all scheduled functions and proper upkeep of convention, meeting, and banquet facilities and equipment in an efficient and timely manner.

We require that you have background, consisting of at least 2 years of banquet and/or setup experience in a supervisor capacity. As a bonus, we would like you to have experience at a facility that is used to hosting multiple functions in the same day. Bilingual skills are preferred, although not required.

This position reports directly to the Banquets Director.

Additional required skills include:

• Prior experience as a server, captain, and set-up houseperson is required.
• Having a broad understanding of the tourism industry and the day-to-day operations of a hotel/resort would be helpful.
• General knowledge of the practices and procedures of a convention center, hotel conference services and/or banquet department.
• Ability to utilize diverse types of cleaning and setup equipment.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in a resort/hotel/conference center with at least 70k square feet of meeting and event space. Indoor/outdoor experience is desired, but not required.

If your background is what we are seeking and your personality is one of service to others, please consider joining our growing and industry leading team.

Company Mission

We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations.

Recruiting Vision

We understand that the individual is the most essential element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, timeliness, and follow-through. Whether a current opening exists or not, relationship building is critical to the success of our company.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive and attractive benefits plan:

• Promotion from within
• Mental, Financial, Physical, Work/Life and Career wellness initiatives
• Educational opportunities
• Full and varied benefit package available for full-time associates
• 401(k) with company match
• Appreciation days, parties, and retention programs
• Paid time off, dedicated wellness days and holiday pay
• Discounts and resort benefits

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions frequently receives awards and accolades for taking care of its associates and our guests. Recognition includes Forbes America's Best Midsize Employers, Condé Nast Traveler's #1 World's Coolest Indoor Waterparks, Best Family-Friendly Meeting Hotel and Resort in Smart Meeting's Smart Stars Awards, Parents' Magazine Kids' Travel Award Winner, and TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards.

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000); Sandusky, Ohio (2005); Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015); Round Rock, Texas (2020) and Spotsylvania County, Virginia (2026).

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an equal opportunity employer.