What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Staff at Quartz Mountain Lodge position at The State of Oklahoma?
Job Posting Title
Banquet Staff at Quartz Mountain Lodge
Agency
566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION
Supervisory Organization
Quartz Mountain
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
January 24, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
January 01, 2099
Full/Part-Time
Part time
Job Type
Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Compensation
$14/hour part-time /seasonal
Job Description
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s (OTRD) mission is to advance the exceptional quality of life in Oklahoma by preserving, maintaining, and promoting our natural assets and cultural amenities.
OTRD is seeking an Banquet Staff to provide guest services at Quartz Mountain State Park Lodge in Lone Wolf, OK. The hourly rate for this position is $12.00.
Basic Purpose
- Under the general supervision of lodge management, banquet staff is responsible for reading and analyzing event sheets in order to gather guest information, determine proper set up, specific guest needs, buffets, action stations, etc.
- Working closely with the sales director, reservationist, and housekeeping team, banquet staff is responsible for the execution and delivery of all events, maximizing revenue, utilization of meeting space, and working to achieve or exceed the defined budgeted revenues for the banquet department.
Typical Functions:
- Complete event set-up for groups which includes tables, chairs and linens.
- Understanding and identifying the requirements for each event.
- Overseeing and managing all event operations.
- Overseeing issues that may come up at events and acting quickly to resolve problems.
- Interacting and keeping healthy communication and interactions with clients and vendors.
- Tour, inspect, and monitor banquet rooms and presentations.
- Respond to requests during events including set-up, food, and beverage needs, as well as linen and audio-visual needs.
- Communicating client requirements in a timely and accurate manner to all internal departments as required, ensuring delivery of superior guest service.
- Ensure accurate follow-up and communication both internally and to the guest/client.
- Follow up with the sales director and lodge management to obtain/confirm all event-related information in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills are necessary.
- Knowledgeable in banquet set-ups.
- Comfortable with public speaking and presentations.
- Flexible to accommodate irregular or extended hours.
Special Requirements
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a background check. Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday
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