Banquet Manager

				Overview:

To assist the Director of Banquets in the management of Banquet service and Convention service operations in delivering prompt, efficient and courteous service at all times, while always maintaining Omni standards

($70,000-$85,000)

Responsibilities:

* Represents management at Banquet functions.
* Determines set-ups in conjunction with Catering and Convention Services Teams.
* Coordinates functions with service staff, Chefs and Stewarding Management. 
* Inspects each function room prior to the event to ensure that both the client's needs are fulfilled and the hotel standards are met.
Responsible for initiating and maintaining contact with each meeting planner (in-house) to ensure that all last-minute requests and changes are provided.
Meets with banquet housemen on a daily basis to insure that dress and personal hygiene requirements are met in accordance with department standards.
* Insures that cleanliness and order of all storage areas is maintained.
Insures the proper use and storage of all Convention Services equipment. Establish preventative maintenance schedules for same equipment.
* Understands that guest satisfaction is achieved through effective supervision and delegation of functions.
* Check on food quality and courteous performance of entire banquet staff.
* Coordinates with the Stewarding Department on fast recovery of food leftover and minimizes waste.
* Brief waiters on functions and procedure of service.
* Establishes high standards of quality service and maintains them through effective training and continuous upgrading.
* Maintains the equipment entrusted to his care and maintains pars.
* Maintains records, reports, closing reports and payroll costs.
* Inspects function rooms and writes work orders for the Engineering Department to maintain rooms in excellent condition.
* Conscious of business fluctuations, reacts either increasing of decreasing when volume of business fluctuates up or down.
* Maximizes profits in his department through effective management techniques keeping in mind at all times guest satisfaction.
* Must stay updated on new food and wine trends. Sets the pace and a good example for a successful quality operation.
* Prepare for and conduct departmental meetings.
* Use Synergy and Epitome Reports to effectively relay guest concerns to other departments.
* Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

* 2-3 years of previous high-volume Banquet and Convention experience is required.
* High School Degree or Equivalent; Some College Preferred. 
* Exceptional people skills preferred.
* Must be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform professionally under high levels of stress.
* Computer skills required.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
* Experience managing in a Union environment preferred.
			

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