Banquet Manager

Job Category**Event Management

Job Summary

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Managing Banquet Operations

• Manages departmental inventories and assets including par levels and maintenance of equipment.
• Uses banquet beverage records to control liquor costs and manage the banquet beverage perpetual inventory.
• Ensures function rooms are set according to event documentation (Banquet Event Orders, resumes, etc.) and customer requirements.
• Conducts banquet room function inspections prior to each event to ensure the room is set according to specifications.
• Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet captains and employees.
• Maintains attendance log for banquet employees.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards in all banquet operation areas.
• Adheres to and reinforces all standards, policies, and procedures (SOPs, LSOPs, etc.).
• Promotes employee awareness of the event phase portion of the Meeting Planner Survey and Guest Satisfaction Scores.
• Projects supply needs and orders supplies for the department (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props, and other service equipment needs).
• Understands the impact Banquet operations has on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Schedules banquet service staff to forecast and service standards, while maximizing profits.
• Participating in and Leading Banquet Teams
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings (e.g., Daily Stand Up, BEO, Pre-Cons, Staff, Forecast, Department and Intradepartmental).
• Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.
• Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine, and overall event presentation.
• Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff.

Providing And Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Understands the impact event services have on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
• *At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity.
• We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.
• Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.
• We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.*
• At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them.
• Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
• Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
• Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day.
• The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next.
• It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality.
• As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values.
• And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
• In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.