Banquet Manager - Delta Hotels

Seeking Full-Time Banquet Manager for Delta Hotels by Marriott Helena Colonial.

BASIC JOB FUNCTION:

Hire, train and direct the banquet staff in servicing all banquet activities to ensure a successful function and repeat business.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hire, schedule, and train all banquet staff, including conducting roll call and monthly meetings; illustrating the proper techniques and etiquette for American, French buffet and parade types of service. Monitor staff performance. Define performance requirements and develop action plans for achievement of goals.
• Supervise the set-up of function rooms to include placement of linens, silver, china and glassware according to event order specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment prior to functions for cleanliness, proper inventory and set up.
• Verbally communicate in a calm and positive demeanor during the function with the kitchen, service, beverage, convention services and engineering staff as well as the guest host to ensure timely execution of events, quality service and adherence to all applicable federal, state, local safety and health regulations and corporate standards.
• Must also communicate with the Sales and Catering department to ensure the set-up of function is accurate and to the correct specification that has been requested.
• Supervise cleanup of function room and proper breakdown and storage of equipment.
• Enter billing information into automated computer system/cash register to generate a final guest check.
• Check staff attendance according to schedules, adjust and reassign server stations as needed to provide quality service during functions.
• Ensure presentation of final guest check to function leader at conclusion of function.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF POSITION, INCLUDING ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to move throughout all food and beverage areas and hospitality suites.
• Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn audio visual equipment and proper handling of projectors, microphones etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk, hear, and stand. The team member is frequently required to reach, bend, stoop, shake, stir, pour, carry, push, and lift objects up to 75 pounds.
• The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

BENEFITS

Delta Hotels offers Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after 60 days. Delta Hotel also offers complimentary employee meals created by our excellent kitchen staff!

Plenty of opportunities to advance in your field and other departments in the hotel. Apply now to join the Delta Hotel Team!