Assistant Director of Banquets

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Banquets supports the banquet operations to ensure the successful execution of all events. This role involves coordinating set-up requirements for all Banquet Event functions according to the banquet event order, communicating directly with group contacts, Catering Managers, and Conference Services Managers to ensure that all details of the function are carried out. The position also ensures the quality and timeliness of all food items, provides knowledge of wine and spirits, and maintains an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience. Additionally, the Assistant Director of Banquets controls operating expenses through effective budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control. This includes communicating with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met and attending regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

Requirements

College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required
Two to three years previous experience in a supervisory or assistant manager position in Banquet operation
Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures
Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting
Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems
Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language

Responsibilities

Coordinate set-up requirements for all Banquet Event functions according to the banquet event order
Communicate directly with group contacts, Catering Managers, and Conference Services Managers to ensure that all details of the function are carried out
Ensure quality and timeliness of all food items
Provide knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience
Control operating expenses through effective budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control
Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met
Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments