Seasonal Banquet Manager

Compass Group•Highland Park, IL

5h•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry, specializing in sports and entertainment hospitality. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as major events like the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games. As a Banquet Manager, you are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations for a corporate dining account. You will manage and lead a team of associates and be responsible for managing client relations, along with ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality.

Requirements

Two to four years fine dining restaurant management experience is required
Comprehensive food and wine knowledge. Applicant should be well versed on food and wine pairings
Requires operations management experience with purchasing knowledge
Excellent communication and computer skills are needed, including knowledge of MS Office products

Nice To Haves

Minimum of Associate's Degree preferred
ServSafe Certified preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing day-to-day operations for a corporate dining account
Manage and lead a team of associates
Managing client relations
Ensuring that the food offered to the customers is of superior quality
Responsible for operation of the corporate cafeteria in accordance with the approved budget while providing the Client with the maximum value for the dollars spent
Maintains excellent relationships with employees, guests and Client as well as other departments within the operation