Banquet Director Jobs in Iowa

Job Title: Captain-Banquet Company: Marriott International Location: Des Moines, IA Description: Communicate service needs to chefs and stewards throughout functions. Total charges for group functions, and prepare and present checks to groupcontacts for payment. Ensure banquet rooms, restaurants, and coffee breaks are ready for service. Ensure proper centerpieces are displayed on every table.Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all china, glass, and silver prior to use. Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction. Set tables according to type of event and service standards. Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen. Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephonesusing appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Job Title: Catering Director - Fayette Company: ARAMARK SCM, Inc Location: Fayette, IA Description: ARAMARK is a $12 Billion leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 19 countries. In FORTUNE magazine's 2009 list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry….and we are headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.   About Higher Education   When it comes to on-campus dining, facilities services, sport arenas and conference center services, ARAMARK is the real head of the class. Partnering with close to 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail, and catering options, service and facilities for students, faculty and administrator. Our programs are second to none in their innovation, excellence and results. As part of our commitment, we are determined to build and develop the best team of professionals in the industry - people who aren't afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity. As the Catering Director you will supervise total catering operations to include such duties as booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing, arranging for temporary help and equipment rental. You will supervise the preparation and service of food and refreshments, as well as clean-up. The Catering Director directly supervises catering employees with responsibility for hiring, discipline, performance reviews and initiating pay increases.                                                Ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or related experience. 4-6 years of experience in hospitality industry including 3 years of catering management is required. Booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing contracts, and resourcing temporary help and audio-visual equipment experience is key. The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential.