Banquet Operations Manager
Job Description
Job Description :
Job Number 22122812 Job Category Event Management Location Le Royal Mridien Doha, Place Vendome, Lusail, Qatar, Qatar VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely N Relocation N Position Type Management JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the daily operations in Banqueting & Room Service. Position directs, trains and assists employees to follow standards in the delivery of food and beverage to guestrooms and hospitality suites. Position assists in ensuring guest and employee satisfaction is achieved while maintaining the operating budget. Strengthens the food and beverage/culinary team by assisting in other outlets when needed. Directs and motivates team while personally assisting in providing high quality service based on requirements and standards. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Provides clear and concise communications to everyone having ownership in the success of the event. Identifies training opportunities and plans a strategy to accomplish goals. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience . High school diploma or GED 2 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Banquet Operations Projects supply needs for the department, (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props). Applies knowledge of all laws, as they relate to an event. Understands the impact of Banquet operations on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction. Adheres to and reinforces all standards, policies, and procedures. Maintains established sanitation levels. Manages departmental inventories and maintains equipment. Uses banquet beverage records to control liquor costs and manage the banquet beverage perpetual inventory. Schedules banquet service staff to forecast and service standards, while maximizing profits. Assists team in developing lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth. Participating in and Leading Banquet Teams Sets goals and delegates tasks to improve departmental performance. Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet team. Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine with emphasis on current event trends. Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff. Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events. Managing Day-to-Day Room Service Operations Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees absence. Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently. Communicates areas in need of attention to staff and follows up to ensure follow through. Supervises daily shift operations and ensures compliance with all Room Service policies, standards and procedures. Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met. Leading Room Service Team Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others advocates sound financial/business decision making demonstrates honesty/integrity leads by example. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees. Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective. Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members. Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position. Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, recognize performance and produce desired results. Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team. Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals. Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an open door policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns. Strives to improve service performance. Supervises service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals. Room Service Financial and Budgeting Goals Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department. Participates in the management of department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals. Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service Sets a positive example for guest relations. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints. Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters. Strives to improve service performance. Emphas guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement. Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees. Conducting Human Resources Activities Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures. Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals. Monitors progress and leads discussion with staff each period. Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans. Reviews quarterly Meeting Planner Survey results and participates in the development and implementation of corrective action to address service challenges focuses on continuous improvement of guest satisfaction. Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. At Le Mridien, we believe in helping guests unlock the unexpected and engaging experiences each destination has to offer. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan, culture seekers that appreciate sophisticated, timeless service. We provide original, chic and memorable service and experiences that inspire guests to unlock the destination. We're looking for curious, creative and well-informed people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create unexpected experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Mridien.
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Hotels / Hospitality / Restaurant
Function:
Advertising, DM, PR, MR & Event Management , Hotels / restaurants
Roles:
Banquet Sales , Banquet Manager
