Assistant Banquet Manager

Description

Assistant Banquet Manager

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in search of an organized and detailed oriented Assistant Banquet Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a candidate that is looking to take their career to the next level! We only hire those who are at the top of their game and specialize in the details! Guests tell us that they love to visit our property, as a place to connect, celebrate and be inspired! Our teams deliver magic, day in and day out.

Come be a part of history at this Nebraska Landmark! Part of Milwaukee based Marcus Hotels & Resorts, the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln has been serving Nebraska's capital city for nearly 90 years and has evolved as the benchmark for hospitality.

What will you be doing?

• Assist the Banquet Manager in the oversight of the Banquets department to include captains, servers, bartenders and set-up team.
• Manage and train staff in the service of food and beverages according to Marcus Hotels and Resorts and Marriott standards.
• Assist in counseling of associates ensuring fairness and a timely delivery to include verbal communications, preparation of written documentation for administration with associate(s) along and issuance of performance appraisals.
• Schedule associates to ensure acceptable coverage and maintain payroll within guidelines.
• Review all Event Orders daily and perform follow up as necessary within the banquets and set-up teams.
• Follow all Marcus Hotels and Resorts policies and procedures, Marriott Standards, and Information Protection procedures.
• Administer discipline as needed at a supervisory level and ensure disciplinary procedures are followed.
• Communicate frequently with guest contacts in order to ensure that their needs are being met.
• Attend all scheduled mandatory Banquet Department meetings, trainings and hotel meetings.
• Perform all other related duties and special projects as requested and/or assigned.
  
  

What you will bring to the role?

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Four-year college degree preferred, however, any combination of education and training within a hotel banquets department may be considered.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills and have the ability to use a calculator to prepare moderately complex calculations without error such as determining average covers. Strong familiarization with food and beverage financial systems and controls.
• Dependable and reliable to meet the demands of a 24 hour operation with flexibility to work a varied schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, holidays and the ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively deal with guest and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.
• Ability to stand and move throughout continuously to perform essential job functions.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergencies.
• Must be able to represent the company in a professional, well-groomed and courteous manner.
• Supervisory and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Meet deadlines for assignments and projects.
  
  

What is in it for you?

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance offered for full time associates following initial waiting period
• 401K for eligible associates following 90 days of employment
• Paid vacation time for eligible associates
• Free employee parking on site
• Free meal during each shift worked
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resort locations & Marriott worldwide locations
• Free/discounted movie tickets at Marcus Theater locations
• Marriott Brand training and development
• Ability to transfer and promote within Marcus Hotels & Resorts
  
  

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel/Miller Time Pub & Grill and Marcus Hotels & Resorts are an Equal Opportunity Employer.