Banquet Manager

Waterstoneboca; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Schulte Hospitality Group in Jacksonville is seeking a dynamic Banquet Manager to lead the Banquets team at the DoubleTree by Hilton Riverfront. The role focuses on achieving budgeted sales, controlling costs, and delivering exceptional event service.

Education and experience include a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field and at least 2 years in a Banquet Manager role or supervising a banquet/F&B team. The position is full-time with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related fields preferred.
• At least two (2) years' experience as a Banquet Manager or prior experience in managing or supervising a banquet/ F&B team.

Responsibilities

• Achieve budgeted food sales, beverage sales and labor costs.
• Achieve maximum profitability and over-all success by controlling costs and quality of service.
• Completion of BEOs in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Produce a weekly schedule for hotel food and beverage staff, according to business levels and labor budgets.
• Supervise and co-ordinate daily operation of meeting/banquet set-ups and service.
• Completion of Banquet Bar Requisitions.
• Follow purchasing and requisitioning procedures.
• Maintain records for inventory, labor cost, and food cost.
• Assist in menu planning and pricing.
• Ensure services meet customer specifications.
• Ensure room set-up quality and timely turnarounds for events.
• Ensure all areas are kept clean during events.
• Participate in hotel maintenance and cleanliness.

Skills

Detail oriented

Cash handling

Computer skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related fields

Job description

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Banquet Manager to join our team at DoubleTree by Hilton Riverfront in Jacksonville! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join SHGyou'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHGprovides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!

Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!

Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Achievement of budgeted food sales, beverage sales and labor costs.

Achieve maximum profitability and over-all success by controlling costs and quality of service.

Completion of BEO's in an accurate and timely fashion.

Produce a weekly schedule for hotel food and beverage staff, according to business levels and labor budgets.

To supervise and co-ordinate daily operation of meeting/banquet set-ups and service.

Completion of Banquet Bar Requisitions.

Following of proper purchasing and requisitioning procedures.

Maintain records for inventory, labor cost, and food cost etc.

To assist in menu planning and pricing.

Ensuring that services meet customer specifications.

Ensure quality of meeting room set-up. Ensure staff is briefed before the beginning of every event. Ensure rooms are turned around in time for next event.

Ensure all areas are kept clean, before during and after an event.

Participation towards overall Hotel Maintenance and cleanliness.

Work with the Catering Sales Manager to increase sales of the department. Assist with show rounds when necessary.

Check Staff attitude and appearance.

Teamwork/Professional relations with co-workers and management.

Ensure staff is properly trained. Ensure all training checklists are completed on a timely manner.

Staff training and development. Annual performance reviews are completed. Ensure ongoing training, coaching and mentoring of the Banquets team

Personal development and growth.

Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related fields preferred

At least two (2) years' experience as a Banquet Manager or prior experience in managing or supervising a banquet/ F&B team

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have a flexible schedule, be highly motivated and quality driven

Detail oriented yet able to excel while multi-tasking

Able to accept responsibility and lead by example

Cash handling and computer skills

*The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy.Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

*Schulte Hospitality Group* is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type

Full-time

Compensation Range

55K - 65K