Banquet Manager

AccorHotel • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every special event at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a truly memorable affair. As Banquet Manager, you will liaise between multiple departments to ensure the success of every group function – and model exceptional service and leadership skills among your team.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Banquets, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
Lead and manage the Banquet team in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
Address guest concerns and react quickly and professionally
Train Supervisors in the absence of a trainer
Provide coaching and support, including conducting performance evaluations
Support the recruitment of Banquet team members
Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meetings
Work closely with the Culinary and Stewarding team to ensure all banquet meeting requirements are in place
Work with the Conference Services & Catering department to ensure that revenues and guest satisfaction levels are maximized
Manage the departmental budget
Scheduling and payroll support for the Banquet department
Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in food & beverage required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• This position requires continuous standing and walking throughout the shift
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• University/College degree in a related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Lead and manage the Banquet team in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
• Address guest concerns and react quickly and professionally
• Train Supervisors in the absence of a trainer
• Provide coaching and support, including conducting performance evaluations
• Support the recruitment of Banquet team members
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meetings
• Work closely with the Culinary and Stewarding team to ensure all banquet meeting requirements are in place
• Work with the Conference Services & Catering department to ensure that revenues and guest satisfaction levels are maximized
• Manage the departmental budget
• Scheduling and payroll support for the Banquet department
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary shift meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further development
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed