Banquet Manager

Umpqua Indian Development Corporation; Canyonville (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Fuel discounts

Free meals

Job summary

A regional development corporation located in Canyonville, Oregon, is seeking a Banquet Manager to provide superior banquet services to resort guests. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in extensive banquet and catering events and 2 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include managing banquet staff, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining inventory controls. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in banquet and catering events.
• 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior banquet service to guests.
• Schedules, delegates, and directs workflow in the Banquet Department.
• Maintains reports and time records as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer relations skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Purpose

Provides superior banquet service to resort guests which includes, function set up and tear down, clean up, and special needs by the guest. Maintains the budget including but not limited to, inventory control and labor cost.

Essential Functions

• Ensures that the banquet staff has guidance, direction and training to provide exemplary resort guest service at all times.
• Schedules, delegates and directs the workflow of the Banquet Department.
• Responsible for all aspects of hiring, development and discipline of employees.
• Conducts ongoing informal evaluations giving staff constructive feedback in the time frame required.
• Maintains reports, accounting, and time and attendance records in a timely manner as needed by the Director of Food and Beverage.
• Responsible for the inventory of the banquet department linen, china, silver, glasses, uniforms and audiovisual equipment and ensures that they are in proper working condition.
• Assists the banquet staff in the set up and clean up of functions as needed.
• Coordinates with the Group Sales Manager, department managers, culinary and kitchen staff, in order to provide smooth efficient banquet service.
• Ensures that all banquet staff maintains current food handler’s certificates, and OLCC certificates in compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Provides constructive input to foster process improvement within the department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy life
• 401k with up to a 3.5% employer match to secure your future
• 20¢ per gallon fuel discounts to keep you moving
• Free meals

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred.
• 5 years of experience with an organization that handles extensive banquet and catering events required.
• 2 years supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Able to read, write and comprehend written instructions.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks at once.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to obtain a Class III Gaming License.
• Food Handlers or ServSafe Certificate and OLCC License required.
• Current and valid Oregon Driver’s License with the ability to qualify for the UIDC’s Drivers Policy.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance at all times (specific standards available).