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Director of Banquets

The Capitol District Marriott
Omaha, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

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POSITION PURPOSE :

To ensure that the Banquet Department is as profitable as it can be; to provide the banquet guest with the most efficient, and professional service possible; and to meet and exceed all banquet guests' needs and expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Ensures the highest quality of food, beverage, and service related to all banquet areas.
  • Directs and coordinates the activities of all assigned personnel and departmental responsibilities. Responsible for training standards throughout the department.
  • Ensures the coordination of banquet service needs with food production.
  • Maintains effective communications within and between departments to ensure proper servicing of guests expectations.
  • Maintain warm, hospitable guest relations in all guest contact. Interacts with banquet department associates as needed for guest service purposes.
  • Controls labor, costs and expenses, and operates within budgetary and forecasted guidelines.
  • Maintains accurate banquet function's records and banquet checks.
  • Conducts monthly departmental meetings. Attends F&B, BEO, Special Events, Quality, and Dept. Head meetings.
  • Maintains adequate inventories of banquet and beverage service supplies to meet the needs of the hotel and the guest.
  • Maintains a high quality image of the hotel through effective housekeeping, maintenance, and sanitation in the area of responsibility.
  • Responds to individual guest needs as they occur.
  • Implements and supports hotel operation policies and procedures while working within union contract guidelines.
  • Maintains a high level of professional appearance, demeanor, ethics, and image of subordinates.
  • Maintains fair wage and salary administration in the department in accordance with policy.
  • Operates in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and government regulations.
  • Assesses and reviews the job performance of subordinates and maintains records of assigned employees in a timely manner and according to policy.
  • Maintain positive employee relations in a supportive environment.
  • Staffs department to meet departmental responsibilities.
  • Inducts, orients, and trains assigned associates to meet departmental responsibilities. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to the staff.
  • Interfaces department and self with other departments of the hotel to ensure a harmonious working relationship.
  • Ensures good safety practices of employees, assists in the maintenance of the emergency action plan and security procedures.
  • Managers must respond to the Marcus Safety standards on any associate or guest incident / accident by completing the appropriate investigation form or first report of injury.
  • Performs special projects as requested.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

  • A minimum of 5 years of banquet management experience required.
  • 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.
  • Ability to listen effectively and to speak English clearly.
  • Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex system when applicable.
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time while touring food and beverage outlets. Ability to sit and perform tasks in an office atmosphere.
  • High school diploma required, 4-year degree in Hospitality related field preferred.
  • Pleasant and courteous manner essential.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel required.
  • Bilingual preferred, but not required.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

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