Assistant Banquet Manager

Doubletree Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Raines Co. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Banquet Bartender to provide high-quality service for banquet events, assist guests, and ensure accurate beverage service and efficient payment handling.

The role includes supervising banquet staff and coordinating with F&B managers to maintain standards during events. Requirements include a high school education or GED, at least 1 year of management experience, TIPS certification, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• 1+ year of management experience preferred.
• TIPS certification and alcohol awareness training required.
• Food handler training and basic computer skills recommended.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, friendly, courteous banquet service.
• Oversee banquet operations and supervise banquet staff.
• Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit required reports for wage, payroll, and schedules.
• Coordinate with F&B managers on promotions or changes.

Skills

TIPS certification

Food handler training

Computer literacy

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

High school education/GED

Job description

Raines Co. - Your Future is Now!

Position Summary: The Banquet Bartender is responsible for providing the highest quality of service to guests in an attentive, courteous, and efficient manner. Service guests by fulfilling their food and beverage needs and collecting payment.

Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, we have grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates, with our partners and within the communities where we operate.

We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.

Essential Job Functions

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
• Comply at all times with service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Employees must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the hotel’s banquet operation
• Supervise all banquet personnel.
• Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner.
• Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure preparation of required reports, including (but not limited to) Wage Progress, payroll, revenue, employee Schedules, quarterly action plans.
• Monitor quality of service in banquet operations.
• Oversee banquet setup assignments.
• Ensure inspection of all banquet areas for cleanliness and maintenance on a regular basis.
• Conduct and/or attend all required meetings, includingpre-convention and post-convention meetings.
• Supervise the work of banquet staff , and observe the performance of hourly service personnel.
• Assist the Banquet Manager on special promotions or changes.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Director Food & Beverage and Banquet Manager

Education

High school education/GED.

Experience

Min of 1 years management experience

Hours required

Scheduled days and time vary based on hotel needs. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to pass TIPS certification/alcohol awareness training and food handler training
• Knowledge or and ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Meets state minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Availability to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong task and time management abilities.
• Eye for detail and understanding of banquet operations and procedures.

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment background check required.