Assistant Manager, Banquet Beverage

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Manager of Banquet Beverage position provides exceptional guest service, assisting with the management of banquet beverage operations, and ensuring the seamless execution of beverage service during banquets. The Assistant Manager of Banquet Beverage works collaboratively with the banquet team, catering staff, and beverage vendors to deliver a high-quality and memorable beverage experience to guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Assisting with coordinating all aspects of beverage service during banquet events, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of beverages to guests
• Assist with monitoring and managing beverage inventory, including ordering, receiving, and restocking beverages to meet banquet requirements
• Ensure the quality and presentation of beverages served during banquets meet the property's standards and guest expectations
• Assist in supervising the banquet beverage staff, including bartenders, beverage servers, and support staff, ensuring a high level of professionalism and guest-focused service
• Interact with banquet guests, addressing any beverage-related inquiries or special requests, and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the event
• Monitor beverage costs and assist in implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service quality
• Collaborate with the F&B team and management in developing banquet beverage menus that align with event themes and guest preferences
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including responsible alcohol service guidelines
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with beverage vendors, negotiating favorable terms and pricing for beverage supplies
• Assist in training banquet beverage staff on service standards, product knowledge, and proper beverage preparation techniques
• Handle guest concerns or issues related to banquet beverage service with empathy and efficiency, finding timely resolutions or escalating matters to relevant management
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in banquet or event beverage operations within a hotel, resort, or event venue

• At least one (1) year of previous supervisory experience preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, mixology, and service techniques
• Thorough knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and inspire the banquet beverage team effectively
• Ability to lead and manage a team, providing direction, support, and mentorship
• Ability to address challenges and find solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate with other departments and event planners
• Maintain a polished appearance and uphold the venue's standards
• Flexibility to adapt to changing event requirements and guest preferences
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple banquet events simultaneously
• Proficiency in tracking and managing beverage inventory
• Proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, holidays, and weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This positions assists with managing all line-level banquet beverage Members.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls. The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

The Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment.

In alignment with our Company culture, we will strive to communicate openly about the goals of the Company and the design of the compensation program. The compensation process is designed to be fair and simple so that all Members and managers understand the Company's goals and future career development opportunities for upward mobility.

SALARY

$50000 per year - $55000 per year