Assistant Banquet Director

Overview

Montelucia Resort and Spa

Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Camelback Mountain in the exclusive enclave of Paradise Valley, the Montelucia Resort & Spa features 253 luxurious guestrooms, 38 suites and two presidential suites. The property’s distinctive architecture is inspired by the rich history, white-washed villages and sun-drenched hills of Spain’s Andalusia region. The property also includes the award-winning Moroccan inspired Joya Spa, three resort pools and five dining options including the critically acclaimed restaurant, Prado. The resort, which is adjacent to the cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale, offers easy access to golf, recreation, nightlife and entertainment.

Job Description

The Assistant Banquet Director will suppport the Director of Banquets in leading the banquets department and ensure that functions at the hotel are properly set up and executed. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their hospitality career and join a team of dynamic associates. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain a balance between floor supervision, administration, employee training/mentoring and hosting/communicating with groups.
• See that guest satisfaction is achieved through effective supervision and delegation of functions, checks on food quality and courteous performance of entire banquet staff.
• Food cost conscious, coordinate with the Stewarding Department on fast recovery of food leftover and minimizes waste.
• Brief waiters on functions and procedure of service, ensuring that all associates have the tools necessary to perform their jobs successfully.
• Establish high standards of quality service and maintains them through effective training and continuous upgrading.
• Assist in maintaining records, reports, closing reports and payroll costs.
• Inspect function rooms and writes work orders for the Engineering Department to maintain rooms in excellent condition.
• Remain conscious of business fluctuations, reacts either increasing of decreasing when volume of business fluctuates up or down.
• Responsible for controlling loss, breakages, especially as it relates to china, glass, silver and linen within the department.
• Maximize profits in the department through effective management techniques keeping in mind at all times guest satisfaction.
• Must stay updated on new food and wine trends. Sets the pace and a good example for a successful quality operation.
• Ensure that all associates are in appropriate uniforms and attire for their scheduled shifts.
• Prepare for and conduct departmental meetings.
• Use Synergy and Epitome Reports to effectively relay guest concerns to other departments.

Qualifications

• Six months experience supervising Food and Beverage functions.
• Working knowledge of Delphi.
• Bachelor or Associate Degree, with Hospitality concentration preferred.
• Ability to push/pull 250 lbs, lift 25 lbs, and carry 200 feet. 

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