Banquet Manager
About The Position
Banquet Manager | McCormick Woods Golf Club Let’s start off with the most important part-what’s in it for you: Our Commitment to you: “People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success. Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from four-year college or university.
- Minimum 3 years experience in banquet leadership or sales and event management preferably in a hospitality setting.
- Strong sales, negotiation, customers service skills.
- The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- The ability to solve practical problems.
- Must possess strong negotiation skills and strong customer relations skills.
- Strong computer skills: Full knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales strategies to increase banquet bookings.
- Meet with clients to plan events.
- Establishes and maintains positive, professional relationships with clients through effective, timely and reliable communication.
- Coordinates with restaurant manager to schedule, coordinate, and provide performance feedback to banquet team
- Prepare proposals, contracts, and event orders.
- Follows up to secure commitments and deposits.
- Provides information to operating departments in a timely manner.
- Monitors and ensures client’s overall satisfaction throughout planning and execution of event.
- Enhances sales efforts by servicing corporate day only events, holiday events, social & wedding events, encouraging repeat business, and upselling.
- Develops and maintains favorable working relationships and open communication with all departments.
- Maintain clear and up-to-date records, event calendars, and sales reports.
- Adheres to budgets and profitability targets for banquet sales.
Benefits
- Hourly Range of Pay: $20.00 to $30.00 DOE
- Eligible for Percent of Sales Incentive
- Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
- Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
- Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
- HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
- Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
- Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
- Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
- Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
- Employee Assistance Program
- “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
- Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
- Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
- Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
- Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
