Job Summary: Partner with the Director of Banquets to supervise and lead a large Banquet service team with special focus on food and beverage quality, service excellence, and customer satisfaction.
Compensation: Salary $95k to $105k Annually
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Banquets in administering Banquet, Catering Events, and Guest Service Departments to meet operational needs.
- · Communicate, assign, and delegate responsibilities to team members, conducting performance reviews and providing guidance.
- · Assist in organizing monthly Banquet Department and seasonal kick-off meetings.
- · Develop and maintain service guidelines, covering training, operations, standards, and event set-up.
- · Attend and prepare for various meetings, including menu, BEO, and team member meetings.
- · Aid the Director in preparing reports for forecast, budget, and cost controls.
- · Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of F&B operations, service standards, and guest relations.
- · Collaborate in hiring, training, and supervising banquet servers, ensuring policy compliance.
- · Act as a liaison between clients and Pier Sixty during event set-ups.
- · Manage administrative tasks, including payroll, employee files, and staff manuals.
- · Run and coordinate events, meeting with clients, presenting at BEO Meetings, and overseeing operations.
- · Effectively lead and mentor staff, maintaining open communication.
- · Utilize a golf cart for transportation (requires a valid driver's license).
- · Keep the work area clean and organized.
- · Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions.
- · Assist in coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- · College graduation or equivalent education and experience combination.
- · Minimum five years’ experience in banquet/catering/event management preferred. Hospitalityexperience required.
- · Substantial operations leadership experience, preferably 5 years or more (3 years required).
- · Ability to effectively process and disseminate information.
- · Proficient in designing functional floor plans and understanding guest flow and room utilization.
- · Strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and coordination of all event aspects.
- · Effective communication with team members, management, clients, and vendors.
- · Ability to work independently, problem-solve, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
- · Proficient in English language reading, writing, and speaking. Excellent verbal and listening skills.
- · Delegation, project management, and priority establishment skills.
- · Effective handling of high-pressure situations and resource constraints.
- · Leadership skills to lead a team of professionals.
- · Ability to deal effectively with customers, diffuse conflicts, and comprehend written materials.
- · Conceptual understanding and operation of electronic devices
- · Strong interpersonal skills for overall guest satisfaction.
- · Positive attitude towards service, teamwork, and going above and beyond.
- · Quick response and strong problem-solving skills.
- · Excellent telephone communication with a warm, friendly, and cheerful voice.
- · Flexible schedule to accommodate business levels.
- · If a driver's license is acquired, must ensure safe driving, adhere to annual background checks, and transport individuals and products safely.
Physical Requirements:
- · Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully, including meeting productivity standards.
- · Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- · Ability to lift, carry, load, unload, push, pull up to 20lbs.
- · Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.
- · Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop on a consistent basis.
- · Sufficient manual dexterity in hands to lift, push, pull, hold, type, and reach for supplies.
Other Responsibilities:
- · Maintain professional appearance and behavior when in contact with guests and team members.
- · Know and follow all Pier Sixty emergency, safety, and health procedures.
- · Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
- · Follow Policies and Procedures in training manuals and Team Member handbook.