Director of Banquets

Omni Hotels & Resorts•Frisco, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star is more than just the official hotel of the Dallas Cowboys, it’s the social hub for great food, fun and nightlife. This 16-story hotel features 300 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites and a range of meeting spaces to accommodate any sized gathering. From grand and junior ballrooms to intimate spaces and an elevated pool deck, Omni Frisco Hotel’s 24,000 square feet of meeting space provide endless opportunities for events. This multi-use campus in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, the city of Frisco and Frisco Independent School District features restaurants, retail space, entertainment venues and more. Omni Frisco Hotel is connected to The Ford Center, a 12,000-seat, domed, multi-purpose event center. The entire campus is anchored by the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, which houses office space and the practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Located 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas and 25 minutes from both DFW International and Love Field Airport, the Omni Frisco Hotel features a bevy of amenities including Neighborhood Services, a restaurant featuring honest food and drink in the American tradition. Discover our luxury boutique, Charlotte Jones Collection featuring local designers, a chic coffee and wine bar in the lobby and an elevated pool bar and grill, The Edge, overlooking the 91-acre entertainment district dubbed The Star. The upscale Omni Frisco Hotel embodies true Texas charm and sophistication. Staying true to Omni’s local color, this luxury hotel captures the energy and future of this vibrant North Texas city.

Requirements

Some College.
Must have a minimum of 3 years directly related Banquet/F&B experience.
High volume banquet organizational detail and communication skills.
Strong management, leadership and team work ethics.
Able to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Needs to understand 4 diamond service-beverage controls.
Must have an understanding of associate administration and Human Resources procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist Banquet Director in the performance of duties.
Oversee and maintain all banquet equipment, function spaces and cleanliness of all banquet areas.
Control payroll and maintain assigned records.
Coordinate functions with Service Staff.
Coordinate services required by Stewarding Department.
Ensures appropriate setup of functions.
Oversees functions flow smoothly and trouble free.
Hire staff, discipline staff, evaluate their performance and document all aspects of their employment.
Training programs both group and individual to stress service, safety and product knowledge.
Evaluating and pre-planning, being prepared for large groups and special functions including holidays.
Work in a safe manner at all times and follow all safety procedures as outlined in your Standards of Conduct and Loss Prevention Manual.