Director Of Catering Jobs in Arizona

Job Title: Director of Banquets Company: Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa Location: Litchfield Park, AZ Description: Who We Are:Destination Hotels & Resorts began in 1972 with the development and management of condominium resorts. Since then, we have grown to become the country's second largest independent hospitality management company with more than 7,500 employees, over 7,000 guest rooms, and more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. We are a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a privately-held, national real estate organization active in commercial and hospitality property investment, management, and development. Since its inception, Lowe has been responsible for more than $6 billion in prominent real estate assets nationwide.Destination Hotels & Resorts is unique in the lodging industry in that our primary mission is to create value for guests, investors, and associates in each of our hotels and resorts. We do this by developing an innovative, customized business and service plan for each property we manage and combining it with the sales, marketing, and operating resources of a company many times our size. This lodging industry expertise, together with the real estate savvy of Lowe, has allowed us to bring a different perspective to the hotel management business.Our Culture:Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with DH&R. Our associates are proud to work here!The Property:Since opening as a resort in 1929, The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa has become a renowned Arizona landmark. Nestled in the quaint village of Litchfield Park and a true representation of Arizona?s rich history, it has been a favorite destination for golfers, sun-seekers and visitors who yearn for an Authentic Arizona? experience. With 331 oversized, casita-style rooms & suites, 54 holes of championship golf, renowned dining and extensive meeting and event facilities, the resort is ideally suited for group and leisure guests alike. The resort?s old-world charm is reflected in the stellar service and support of the 320 dedicated associates that make up its team.The full-service Red Door Spa encompasses 26,000 square feet of treatment areas including 16 luxurious treatment rooms, spectacular fireplaces, and water features including a new lap pool. The Arizona Kitchen features Southwestern cuisine in an intimate setting. Additionally, the Grille on the Greens serves traditional American fare and Red?s Steakhouse features the finest cuts of meat and seafood. Wigwam is the only resort in Arizona to feature three, 18-hole championship golf courses.The Position:Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Banquet Department functions, in accordance with Hotel standards. Directs, implements and maintains a service and management philosophy which serves as a guide to respective staff to ensure 100% guest satisfaction.

Job Title: banquet Captain Company: Location: Tucson, AZ Description: the holiday inn is looking for a banquet captain the banquet department is a strong team that is looking to ad a very strong leader to the team. we are looking with some one that knows how to run and oversee a banquet function willing to put in the hard work it takes to insure our clients are taken care of and return for future funtions. a srong server with great leadrership skills the willingness to step up ad handle problems that may happen the follow up needed to make sure the staff is on task and doing what it takes to run a funtion it is a job that needs a team player willing to jump in and help if you feel you may fit in this team please send me your resume and i will contact you to set up a interview

Job Title: Banquet Steward/Supervisor Company: Starwood Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: POSITION PURPOSESupervise the overall kitchen sanitation process and procedures, including, but not limited to, quality and consistent production of all china, glassware, and silverware operations. Supervise the overall standard operations of servicing the food and beverage outlets, including banquets.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAVERAGE %OF TIME60 % Coordinate and direct all work assignments, hands on, in the Stewarding Department and ensure that organization, sanitation and cost of operation is consistent with the overall food and beverage goals and objectives. Responsible for the supervision, scheduling and training of all employees when necessary. Ensure ware washers are consistent in total dish washing operations by meeting departmental standards. Coordinate with banquet runners to ensure that all set up sheets are completed and delivered in a timely manner. Ensure that employees have all the necessary tools to complete work assignments.20 % Monitor and coordinate the day to day set ups of china, glassware, and silverware items to all banquet functions and outlets and ensure they are properly completed and delivered.10 % Responsible for chemical supply control and inventory, and for china, glassware, and silverware items breakage and loss awareness and control. Responsible for all the proper storage of china, glassware, and silverware and their storeroom organization.10 % Ensure safety is being met as a departmental goal.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.· Assist the Food Beverage staff during special requests offered by any Food Beverage manager.· Additional duties as necessary and assigned.SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESThe individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.· Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.· Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.· Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.· Must possess basic computational ability.· Must possess basic computer skills.· Knowledge of chemicals, sanitation and ware washing techniques and procedures.· Strong motivational skills.· Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their comparable state and local laws (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA.Physical Demands· Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more.· Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length.· Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments and locations of the hotel on a timely basis.· Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.· Must have the ability to bend, squat and frequently lift 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.· May be required to lift trays of food or food items weighing up to 30 lbs.· Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. frequently.· The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.· Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.· Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.· Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.· Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.· Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.· Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.