Banquet Manager Jobs

Job Title: Director of Catering Company: Confidential Location: Contra Costa County, CA Description: Are you looking for the perfect job. We are seeking a creative individual who is people and goal-oriented with a proven track record for generating and boosting sales revenue as the Director of Catering.

Job Title: Banquet Manager- Hotel Company: Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Description: We have an opening for a full time Hotel Banquet Manager. Applicants must be self motivated, have a steady and stable employment history, and must have at least two years of management experience in banquets. Those who do not have previous management experience in banquets will not be considered. Hotel banquet experience is much preferred. Responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of the rooms/facilities, set up, and food and beverage service, so that all efforts are directed toward guest satisfaction. Responsible for managing all banquet servers, bartenders, and set-up staff. Must coordinate with clients, food and beverage staff and the sales department to ensure a successful and effective operation, and exceed all guest expectations. Must be reliable and detail oriented, and have strong organizational and planning skills. The ideal candidate would enjoy leading and developing associates, resolving problems under time pressure, be detail oriented and have a passion for giving guests an exceptional experience. Banquet Manager reports directly to the General Manager. Must be flexible, able to work all hours and must be available to work weekends and holidays. There will be a pre-employment drug screen, as well as a criminal background check. Previous employment will be verified and references will be thoroughly checked. We offer medical, dental, matching 401K, short term and long term disability, life insurance, and a very generous paid time off (PTO) package. Please e-mail your resume to: Register to View ****(Please save and send all Word documents as .doc NOT .docx). Hotel Bethlehem 437 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

Job Title: Banquet Manager - Fairmont Pittsburgh Company: Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: RESPONSIBILITIES ? Provide warm, sincere and engaging service that ensures Guests feel valued ? Treat each and every Guest as a unique individual ? Anticipate Guests? needs with thoughtful and personal touches ? Resolve Guest problems and never say ?no? without offering an alternative ? Be an ambassador for the Brand, Hotel, Community and Colleagues ? Be guided by Fairmont core values; respect, integrity, teamwork and empowerment ? Take an active, positive leadership role within the Hotel ? Maintain close communication with the hotel leadership team ? Manage day to day operations of his/her department ? Execute short and long term goals for his/her department ? Instill Fairmont operational standards ? Achieve productivity, costs & flow through ? Provide practical training ? Maintain a safe, spotless hotel ? Active floor presence with hands on management of functions and colleagues ? Focuses on Meeting Planner Satisfaction Scores in all duties and interactions ? Manages functions within labour and service guidelines ? Is immediately accesible to all clients on site with interaction at minimum every ˝ hour ? Ensures creative residential style presentations and service through close relationships with banquet colleagues and culinarians ? Faithfully executes BEO?s line by line and ensures nothing is missed ? Conduct regular colleague briefings and participates in formal communication meetings ? Advise all colleagues of established standards and procedures set out by the hotel and the department ? Focus on development of colleagues service skills ? Ensure performance management principles are followed at all times ? Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS ? Minimum 2 years progressive Food and Beverage Management experience, preferably in Banquets at a luxury property ? College Degree an asset ? Computer knowledge, particularly POS (MICROS) and Microsoft Office an asset ? Hands on management style with ability to prioritize and lead through example ? Strong organizational skills ? Excellent interpersonal skills, with great communication ability

Job Title: Banquet Manager Company: Sheraton Crystal City Location: Arlington, VA Description: Supervise the daily operations of the Banquet area to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service and compliance with local and corporate standard operating procedures. Banquet Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Banquet area. May be involved in the budgeting process and monitoring of daily revenues and payroll expenses.*Supervise and direct the Banquet associates including captains, servers, lead housemen, and housemen. *Interview, recommend hiring, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate. *Supervise the daily operations of the Banquet area (order and maintain supplies, review set-up and food and beverage preparation and service) to ensure compliance with LSOPs and SOPs, Banquet Event Orders, safety regulations and procedures and to ensure an optimal level of service, quality and hospitality. *Meet with the customers to review the Banquet Event Order and to review any changes, issues and/or problems to ensure delivery of a quality product. *Calculate and review the Banquet checks ensuring accuracy and present the check to the customer for signature to ensure payment. *Calculate and prepare the daily service charges and payroll ensuring accurate, prompt reporting to the Accounting Department. *Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the Banquet areas and equipment to protect the assets and ensure quality service.*Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. *Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Job Title: Experienced Banquet Captain Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Experienced Banquet Captain!! Seeking experienced banquet captain to lead staff through a busy event season about 8-10 events per month.. (March ? December) Applicant must have at least 2 years experience managing staff in catering and/or banquet operation with solid wedding and meeting experience. This is an on call position ?hours are not guaranteed but dictated by the event calendar. Shifts will vary based on the event calendar but will include nights, holidays and mainly weekends. This position requires a great deal of multi-tasking and organization. Duties include staff supervision, staff training, assistance with scheduling, overseeing events and setup. Professional appearance and demeanor is required. Excellent oral and written skills are a must as this position will play a key role in contact with other working departments and our customers. TECHNICAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS ? At least 2 years? banquet/special events server or related experience ? At least 1 years? bartender experience. ? Computer Literate ? POS system. ? Must be 21 years of age. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS ? Must be goal and team oriented. ? Service guests? needs promptly and maintain positive guest relations at all times. ? Ability to quickly solve problems by using effective listening skills and good judgment. ? Act responsibly. ? Communicate constructively. ? Ability to make guest satisfaction top priority. ? Service oriented.

Job Title: Catering Operations Manager - Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA Company: Aramark Location: Oakland, CA Description: ARAMARK Sports, Entertainment and Conventions:The Sports, Entertainment and Conventions division within ARAMARK Sports Entertainment serves more than 200 premier sports stadiums, arenas Convention Centers and concert venues. Since 1975 weve created culinary memories at Convention Centers throughout the United States. The secret to our success is that we start with great food and a well managed facility. We understand that ensuring a memorable experience for our customers goes far beyond the food we serve. The Convention Centers division currently manages over 50 convention centers across the United States.The Catering Operations Managerposition is an integral part of the Premium Services operations. The Catering Operations Manager will be responsible for all aspects of event-day and non-event day catering including liaison with our client and guests. Working closely with the Culinary leadership team, the Catering Operations Manager is responsible for the effective leadership of front-line catering staff and is responsible for hiring, training, supervision, discipline and performance evaluations to insure that guests receive exceptional food, refreshment and beverage service. This individual also oversees accurate billing and collections for services provided. Suite box operations experience is a plus.ARAMARK Sports, Entertainment and Conventions:The Sports, Entertainment and Conventions division within ARAMARK Sports Entertainment serves more than 200 premier sports stadiums, arenas Convention Centers and concert venues. Since 1975 weve created culinary memories at Convention Centers throughout the United States. The secret to our success is that we start with great food and a well managed facility. We understand that ensuring a memorable experience for our customers goes far beyond the food we serve. The Convention Centers division currently manages over 50 convention centers across the United States.The Catering Operations Managerposition is an integral part of the Premium Services operations. The Catering Operations Manager will be responsible for all aspects of event-day and non-event day catering including liaison with our client and guests. Working closely with the Culinary leadership team, the Catering Operations Manager is responsible for the effective leadership of front-line catering staff and is responsible for hiring, training, supervision, discipline and performance evaluations to insure that guests receive exceptional food, refreshment and beverage service. This individual also oversees accurate billing and collections for services provided. Suite box operations experience is a plus.Ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors degree and/or 3-5 years industry high volume management experience as well as the ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer service. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential to success in this role. The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while providing a high level of customer service is critical. Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications required. PL accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable. Candidates must be able to work a variable schedule including some nights, weekends and holidays.

Job Title: Catering Manager Company: Gaylord Hotels Location: Nashville, TN Description: What do we do? We have Fun!! You can be a STAR at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. This beautiful 2,881 room resort in Nashville, Tennessee offers an extremely unique property including 9 acres of gardens and walking paths enclosed in glass atriums, 600,000 square-feet of meeting space, 10 restaurants and lounges, and a 27,000 square-foot European spa. As one of the "Best Places to Work" in Nashville, we offer an extensive benefits package for you and your family. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a company matching 401(k) savings plan. Other perks include a meal credit in our cafeteria, free fitness center, hotel, restaurant and spa discounts, and the list goes on. Most of all, we are committed to our STARS....and you could be a STAR too!

Job Title: All Associate Positions and Catering Coordinators Company: Panera Bread Location: East Walpole, MA Description: All Associate Positions and Catering Coordinators

Job Title: Associate Director of Banquets Company: Starwood Location: Chicago, IL Description: The Sheraton Chicago Hotel Towers puts you in the heart of downtown Chicago and offers breathtaking views of the river and lake. Directly on the riverfront, we are within walking distance of Navy Pier, Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue. We have 1209 beautifully appointed guestrooms, including our Towers Level and 33 elegant suites.We are currently seeking an Associate Director of Banquets to join our dynamic team. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:Reviewing all resumes, daily/weekly, Banquet Event Orders to determine appropriate staffing levels, room/station assignments, buffet décor and enhancements as they relate to banquets and meeting room set-ups;Maintaining a strong client relationship and ensuring all convention specifications are communicated to and executed by all hotel operating departments making for a successful meeting experience for the meeting planner and attendees;Managing the appropriate and timely set up of all functions and meetings while maintaining standards of food, beverage and meeting specifications.Developing and maintaining all policies, procedures and quality standards within the department;Utilizing a continuous improvement approach to ensure a high quality, cost effective and customer focused operation;Managing the inventory, control and breakage/loss reduction of china, glass and silver as it relates to function and banquet services.The ideal candidate would enjoy leading and developing associates, resolving problems under time pressure, be detail oriented and have a passion for giving guests an exceptional experience.The Sheraton Chicago Hotel Towers is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Catering Manager Company: Location: Riverside, CA Description: The Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs is a beautiful, exciting and successful hotel. Our Sales and Catering Team is in search for a player to take on a Catering Sales Manager role. If you are searching for a great hotel with great people, we are proud to have both here! We are beautiful newly renovated Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs with 197 beautiful rooms and 9150 square feet of indoor space, and a beautiful 1200 square foot area pre function space in the heart of downtown. This hotel is perfect for business and social events alike. As a Catering Sales Manager you are responsible for selling public space for food and beverage functions. We are looking for someone with a "let's go get 'em" attitude who believes in our product and knows that they can attract the business that we handle so well. Join our winning team and experience a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and aggressive quarterly bonus incentives. To learn more about Davidson Hotel Company and the Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs, visit our website at www.davidsonhotels.com! *Bachelor's degree or 2 years hospitality service sales experience *1 year food and beverage experience *Great negotiation skills *Great business communication skills *Previous hotel catering and/or sales experience very much preferred *Winning attitude and team player is a must! ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ON-LINE AT: www.davidsonhotels.com Click on the "Careers" link, then "Current Opportunities." Select the Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs Complete application and click "Submit." E-MAILED OR FAXED RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EOE/AA/DV