Banquet Coordinator

Bavarian Inn, Inc.; City of Frankenmuth (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth, MI is seeking a Manager on Duty to direct and supervise the banquet operation and team across all event types and times. The role ensures an ideal dining environment and that guests’ needs are met for successful events.

You will coordinate all operational functions during scheduled periods, oversee staff in the absence of department managers, and maintain clean, well-organized areas while supporting holidays and brunches as requested.

Qualifications

• Good math skills to calculate billing and tips.
• Good computer skills.
• Pleasing personality, well-groomed and neat appearance.
• Ability to resolve service problems on own initiative.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and handle moderate lifting/setup of chairs, decorations and tables.
• Experience with current A/V technology setups.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the smooth operation of the banquet room and team during events of all sizes and types.
• Ensure an ideal dining environment and that the group’s needs are met for successful events.
• Oversee holidays, special events, meetings and conferences, brunches, and other functions.
• Coordinate and direct all operational functions at the Bavarian Inn Lodge during scheduled periods to ensure service and quality.
• Supervise staff in the absence of department managers and maintain secure, clean areas.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Professional appearance

Problem solving

Stamina

A/V setup knowledge

Local knowledge

Tools

A/V technology

Job description

Responsible for directing andsupervising the smooth operation of the banquet room and team members, forparties of all sizes and types (for both a.m. and p.m. functions). Assures that an ideal dining environment ismaintained. Assures that the group’sneeds are met and event is successful. Overseesspecial holidays, New Years Eve and Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, meals,meetings and conferences. Assists withBrunch and special events as requested. Coordinates and directs all operational functions at theBavarian Inn Lodge during scheduled periods to insure proper level of serviceand quality are delivered products; directly supervises any employees anddepartments in the absence of department managers; secures all areas of theLodge. Keeps all areas neat andorganized and clean. Keeps equipment ingood working condition. Supervises staffand assigns duties. Helps other F&Boutlets as needed. Fulfills the jobduties of the Manager On Duty job description when needed.

Hours: 40-45 average per week

Earliest Shift 5:30am Latest Shift 2:00 am *Must be willing work a shift of hours between these times, including weekends, week days, evenings and holidays.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year in Food andBeverage operations with basic service, beverage and food knowledge
• Serve Safe Alcohol andSanitation Certifications
• Serve Safe Allergy Certified
• Good math skills to calculatebilling and tips
• Good computer skills
• Pleasing personality,well-groomed and neat appearance.
• Ability to resolve serviceproblems on own initiative.
• Ability to stand for longperiods of time and handle moderate lifting / setup of chairs decorations andtables.
• Experienced in set up andoperation of all current A/V technology available.
• Knowledge of area, localattractions, and history of town and restaurant.