Banquet Manager Jobs in Georgia

Job Title: Banquet Captain Company: Starwood Location: Atlanta, GA Description: POSITION PURPOSEServe guests at the level of service established by management. Supervise the banquet staff at all stages of a function from set-up to breakdown.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAVERAGE %OF TIME40% Check all room sets prior to each event. Meet with the Banquet Chef to confirm quantities of food items and timing of food leaving the kitchen. Check all china, glassware, silverware, and linen items needed for the event. Inform staff of specific needs for buffets and receptions. Check staffing needs for upcoming events. Check inventory needs for all upcoming events.20% Conduct pre-function meetings to ensure personal hygiene and appearance standards of staff are met. Allocate stations and partners for staff. Review banquet event orders.20% Communicate with the meeting planner handling the function to ensure all needs have been met and to check for any last minute instructions or changes.10% Be aware of all upcoming groups and major conventions over upcoming 90 days. Review assigned work functions for the entire day and the next week. Read all assigned banquet menus and ask if specific items are unclear. Complete all daily administrative tasks.10% Select several tables at random during the function to evaluate food and service. Ensure that food is served at the appropriate temperature, and that the entrée is placed properly on table. For receptions, ensure sufficient food is available and any upsell opportunities are met.Other:Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Starwood rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities. Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONSIn addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:· Responsible for the proper handling of all equipment, i.e., china, glassware, silverware, linen, and props, ensuring proper storage after use.· Inform Chef of head count as soon after seating as possible.· Recommend proper maintenance and repair to the Director, Engineering and ensure the proper housekeeping of all function space.

Job Title: Banquet/ Catering Manager Company: Location: Atlanta, ga Description: Banquet/Catering Manager is responsible for the short and long term planning and the day-to-day operations of the Banquet and Catering department. Specific duties include assisting potential guests in organizing functions, ensuring service standards and procedures are consistently applied, in addition to coordinating activities with other departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction. 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. Ideal candidate will have a minimum 2-5 years experience in high-volume catering and management experience. Must be proficient in all aspects of food service industry, financial management, computer literate and be capable of exceeding customer?s expectations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage events from start to finish Manage contracts and Banquet Event Orders for each event Develop proposals for potential clients and follow through on pending bookings Entertain prospective clients of the venue Review menus and other projects Develop Catering Management Development of procedures to ensure consistency in operations QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced oral and written communication skills Strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with other staff members in the facility Results oriented individual with the ability to meet required sales goals Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and inter-personal skills Ability to multi-task Excellent computer skills Must possess Customer data base Proven experience developing a strong catering management team TO APPLY: Email Register to View -companies.com. No phone calls please. Status: Full-time • Location: Roberts Crowne Plaza, Marietta GA • Post ID: 5373678

Job Title: Banquet Captain--Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter NW Company: IHG Location: Atlanta, GA Description: Do you see yourself as a Banquet Captain?   What's your passion? Whether you're into tennis, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team. This challenging position has overall responsibility for leading the set-up and break-down and/or service and clean up, of banquet functions during assigned shift.   Qualifications include basic ready, writing and math skills and one year experience in banquet service or set-up.   Other Information - Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency. You may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. This job requires ability to perform the following: handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds, moving about in the function areas, bending, stooping and kneeling.   In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan.   Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.    So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.   IHG is an equal opportunity employer  M/F/D/V

Job Title: Catering Manager Company: Sodexo, Inc Location: Milledgeville, GA Description: ** Georgia College ** * Hands on catering manager for a large private university that reports to the GM Campus. This position has direct contact with various clients and customers and proven experience with this end of the business is critical. * NOT A CATERING SALES or CATERING CULINARY POSITION * The ideal candidate will have - -- COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY CATERING AND OR BANQUET EXPERIENCE -- hands on catering management experience -- experience with banquet and seated event set up -- experience training and leading a catering staff -- experience writing, costing and pricing catereing menus - - fine dining management experience -- experience with labor control systems: scheduling and staffing events -- excellent customer service skills     Manages all catered events. Hires, schedules, and trains catering staff. Works with clients/customers to arrange and follow through on all catering details and to ensure all special requests are met. Directs setup for events. Responsible for pricing, billing and resolving customer complaints. Develops menu/costing. Basic Education Requirement: High School Diploma or GED Basic Management/Supervisory Experience Required: 1 year of lead/supervisory/management experience Basic Functional Experience Required: 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. You may substitute 1 additional year of experience for each year of education below the basic requirement above as long as you possess a high-school diploma or GED. Position Posting Title: Catering Manager

Job Title: Director of Catering and Convention Services Company: Starwood Location: Atlanta, GA Description: POSITION PURPOSETrain, supervise and work with all catering and convention services staff, in order to solicit and book banquet and catering functions, as well as the planning, merchandising and execution of the functions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAVERAGE %OF TIME30% Solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, site inspections and written communication. Participate in catering sales presentations, property tours and customer meetings.25% Administer all phases of the banquet department, including, but not limited to, sales, planning, marketing, servicing and administrative procedures.10% Prepare, implement and compile data for strategic sales plan, monthly BaCPAC Report, annual goals, forecasts and other reports as directed and/or required.10% Develop banquet menus pricing and revenue minimums using current competitive data.10% Direct, manage, train and counsel catering sales and convention services/banquet staff. Oversee divisional matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws.10% Participate in daily business review meeting, sales meetings and management meetings. 5% Tour, inspect and monitor banquet rooms and presentations.