Banquet Manager Jobs in Texas

Job Title: Director of Catering & Convention Services Company: Starwood Location: Dallas, TX Description: Train, 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.

Job Title: Now Hiring Panera Bread Catering Coordinators Company: Location: Houston, TX Description: At Panera Bread, warmth is our business. It's what we do best. And for like-minded individuals who are ready to surround themselves with fresh food and great people, work has never felt so friendly.. Panera Bread seeks driven, high-energy Catering Coordinators with a desire to work with a winning team. We need positive, upbeat, and customer-focused individuals to assist catering customers with their order, as well as be involved in producing, packaging, and delivering orders. J O B * R E Q U I R E M E N T S Must be an organized multi-tasker with excellent customer service skills. Previous catering, restaurant, sales experience preferred. Must have a dependable vehicle, current automobile insurance & a valid drivers license. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test. THE PULL OF PANERA BREAD: Panera Bread earned #1 Ranking as Top Chain Overall "Quick-Track Awards of Excellence" in 2006. Opportunities for advancement. Grease-free environment (don't have to go home smelling like a French fry!) No late nights No alcohol service Competitive hourly compensation, tips and benefits available. POSITIONS WILL GO QUICKLY, SO PLEASE APPLY TODAY! SEND RESUMES TO Register to View , OR FAX TO Register to View .

Job Title: Captain-Banquet - JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort Company: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Location: San Antonio, TX Description: JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa 23808 Resort Parkway San Antonio, TX  78264 Marriott seeks talented people to join their staff! At Marriott, you define what success means to you, and then we help make it happen. With opportunities for building your skills, colleagues who share your enthusiasm, and a clear career path with challenging work that provides direction for growth and promotion. If you’re the kind of person who wants to be challenged, supported, and applauded, this is where you belong. FORTUNE magazine recognized Marriott International as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For”, for the tenth consecutive year. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is currently accepting applications for the following position: Captain-Banquet – AM/PM Communicate service needs to chefs and stewards throughout functions. Total charges for group functions, and prepare and present checks to group contacts 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 telephones using 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. Apply on Line Register to View http://greatjobs.marriott.com http://trabajos.marriott.com Upon entering the application website, search for openings by Zip Code. Then click Submit. Click the “View Open Positions and Apply” link to be taken to a list of departments with open positions. On the department page, select the appropriate department and then the open positions in that department will appear. From there, click “Apply Now” and begin filling out the entire application until you receive a message indicating your completion. Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K)Profit Sharing, Free Meals, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Company Paid Incentives, Career Advancement, Room Discount. EOE/M/F/D/V

Job Title: Banquet Manager Company: Starwood Location: Dallas, TX Description: Ideally located in the heart of the Arts and Financial district, the Sheraton Dallas Hotel offers guests unique business and leisure amenitieswithin Downtown Dallas, including its own convention center with over 200,000 sq feet of meeting space, spanning two city blocks. Also available on site are a wide spectrum of dining and entertainment options, ranging from Draft Sports and Media Lounge tofine dining at The Kitchen Table toChill Smoothie and Yogurt Bar and Petes Coffee and Tea.A full-service health club and sauna, as well as an outdoor pool, complement the 1,840 comfortable guest rooms and suites.The Conference Banqueting Manager is responsible for the short and long term planning and the day-to-day operations of the Conference Banqueting department. Specific duties include assisting potential guests in organizing functions, ensuring service standards and procedures are consistently applied, in additioin to coordinating activities with other departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction (as measured by the Guest Satisfaction Index). 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.

Job Title: Part-time Banquet Captain Company: Location: Houston, TX Description: Conference center located in Cypress (Northwest Houston) is hiring part-time banquet captains. Days, evenings, and weekends. Flexible schedule. Experience required. Fluent in English, ability to speak Spanish preferred. Call Register to View or fax resume to Register to View , or apply in person Monday ? Friday between 8am and 4pm at 12715 Telge Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. EOE

Job Title: Catering Manager Company: Confidential Location: Dallas, TX Description: SUMMARY: Develop and foster business through pro-active direct sales, marketing, telemarketing, direct mail, appointment calls and tours of hotel. This position is designed to find new business and saturate existing accounts/segments for new contacts resulting in new business for the participating hotels specifically targeting Group and Catering business for the hotel. In addition to the responsibility as liaison for the customer from Sales to Event Management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times. Quick and timely responses, immediate communication to the properties, develop professional long term business relationships. 2. Excellent time management, self management and self motivation. Must be organizationally savvy with a keen focus on detail. 3. Must be able to to fill schedule with continuous stream of customer contacts on property, on location or via the telephone and internet. 4. Clear understanding of the hotel's business strategies then set goals and determine action plans to meet those goals. Update action plans and financial objectives quarterly. 5. Develop new business through obtaining accounts from competition, lateral development of existing accounts and contacting new customers in the market. The solicitation of new and saturation of existing business should be through a combination of appointments, telemarketing, site tours, constant prospecting and networking. 6. Development of company/segment focused monthly recognition per property (i.e. "Company of the Month" program, "Cookie of the Month") 7. Coordinate and participate in bi-annual sales blitzes (per hotel/market) 8. Prepare weekly sales and productivity reports communicating customer contacts/opportunities for the week. 9. Own and follow up on all details of customer events from booking to follow up 10. Benchmark competition for catering best practices and make recommendations to properties 11. Work closely with Revenue Manager to ensure proposed rate negotiations meet the financial needs of the hotels. 12. Develop strong relationships with on property sales and food and beverage staff to ensure working in unity and always striving to achieve the same goals 13. Ensure property follow up and communicate customer needs and profiles so seamless hand off can occur. 14. Participate in all property specific customer functions. 15. Knowledgeable of all Delphi functions and consistent use of Sales Forms i.e. saturation work sheets, QIC and Pre-call planning 16. Involvement in Community Activities and Hotel Programs important. 17. Attend, participate and contribute to all Sales Strategy and Sales Team meetings. 18. Attend any brand required training as well as other meetings requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales or Catering. 19. Clear understanding of specific targeted business for the brand 20. Inform Director of Catering of potential opportunities/concerns with clients and progress of special projects. 21. Carry out any reasonable request by Management that you are capable of performing. 22. Ensure clear communication between departments. 23. Represent Management, in a professional manner at all times. 24. Complete weekly expense reports and submit to Director of Catering. 25. Comply with company policies and procedures. ________________________________________ __________

Job Title: Banquet Captain Company: Starwood Location: Dallas, TX Description: Serve guests at a level of service as established be departmental management. Supervise banquet staff at all stages of a function from set up to break down. Responsible for Banquet Beverage ordering and maintenance.

Job Title: Banquet Captain Company: Location: Austin, TX Description: Austin Country Club, one of Austin's premier private clubs has an immediate opening for a Banquet Captain. The Captain will be responsible for the set up of functions and meetings while maintaining the standards of food, beverage and meeting requirements. Must be a team leader, coach, motivate and supervise food servers and bar tenders. Must be able to work with, communicate and understand other departments. Must be the lead person for the staff and communicate with client's needs to the staff. Prior banquet captain experience is required. Interested and qualified individuals may apply by emailing your resume to Register to View , faxing your resume to Register to View or apply in person on Mondays only at 4408 Long Champ Drive, Austin, TX. 78746

Job Title: Director of Catering Company: Confidential Location: Houston, TX Description: Seeking canidate for full service property with inventory of two hotels consisting of 240 keys and 157 keys. The Catering Director is responsible for effectively selling the public space, food and beverage, and function planning services of the hotel to maximize revenues and profits for the hotel. He/she is responsible for establishing new accounts, generating revenues and booking repeat business while keeping quality consistently high. This position is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives focused on business and budgeted revenues, ensure a smooth flow of information from sales to banquet services and the Food & Beverage Department, create profitable menus and distribution of client expectations to F&B, prepares Catering Sales action plans focusing on client needs and maximize sales efforts to minimize gap periods, achieve targeted referral and team goals, plan and implement an on-going "hit list", maintain an effective trace system, merchandise function space and obtain maximum room rental whenever appropriate

Job Title: Banquet Captain (The Westin Stonebriar) Company: Starwood Location: Frisco, TX Description: Create memorable guest experiences by providing exceptional service to our guests during their events/functions at the hotel. Belong to Team Westin and act as point of contact for guests. Serve guests at a level of service thatexceeds expectations and creates loyal guests. Supervise banquet staff at all stages of a function from set up to break down. 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. Ensure quality and consistency in service provided.