Banquets General Manager - Philadelphia

Hotel•Philadelphia, PA

58d

About The Position

The Banquets General Manager is responsible for ensuring that large party dinners and functions are executed in the most efficient and customer-pleasing way possible. The General Manager generally supervises every aspect of execution of a banquet, from setup and breakdown to the actual service, along with scheduling, training and hiring personnel.

Requirements

Ability to analyze and interpret restaurant operation results.
Ability to solve complex problems.
Ability to perform assigned duties under pressures.
Knowledge of sanitation laws and health regulations and applicable OSHA regulation.
A variety of task and deadlines requires irregular work schedule.
Ability to perform assigned duties in an interruptive environment.
Accuracy in completing assigned duties in a timely manner.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid gaming license as determined by the State and Gaming Commission for the position.
Ability to work long hours.
Ability to stand for long periods of times without sitting or leaning.
Ability to climb stairs multiple times daily.
Ability to handle multi-tasking-heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to climb, bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms.
Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.

Nice To Haves

Preferred, five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in Banquet management and supervision in a fine dining facility.
Preferred, four (4)-year degree in related fields or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Ensures smooth and efficient functioning of the Banquet Department on a daily basis.
Responsible for the timely, precise and expert execution of all banquet functions.
Ability to meet the demand of clients’ events to include presence at numerous food and beverage functions throughout the day.
Plan and execute all groups from a conference management standpoint, including banquet event orders, group resumes and meeting room setups.
Assumes responsibility for all equipment, inventories, supplies, furniture and fixtures assigned to the Banquet Department.
Ensure that cleaning is scheduled for all banquet equipment during slow times.
Provides leadership, direction, training and support for the team members and leaders in the department.
Responsible for recruitment and training of new employees and maintains appropriate staffing levels at all times by liaising with the Recruiting Department.
Ensure cost effective scheduling of the Banquet Leadership team, Captains, Banquet Servers, Bartenders and House persons to minimize productivity to forecast and budget.
Assists with establishing good relationships with other departments and outside vendors.
Attends all financial meetings and is responsible for all P&L statements and goals
All other duties as assigned.