Banquet Operations Lead

Oak View Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) seeks a Banquet Supervisor to oversee all aspects of banquets and events, including setup, presentation, serving, and cleanup. The role focuses on detail, quality presentation, and customer service while training staff.

The position is part-time with an hourly rate of $20.00–$23.00. The Banquet Supervisor will collaborate with the Executive Chef and Event/Sales Managers to ensure flawless execution, inventory management, and staff development for superior guest experiences

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 2-3+ years of related experience in food and beverage operations is required. Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Nationally recognized, advanced food service sanitation training course certification.
• Valid Manager's ServSafe Certification.
• Valid Alcohol Service Permit.
• Familiar with inventory cost control and menu planning.
• Basic computer proficiency: e-mail, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Schedule+.
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale and timekeeping systems.
• Cash handling abilities and basic math skills, including significant number manipulation.
• Ability to work a variable work schedule (including evenings and weekends, as required), depending upon event and business requirements.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated and quality-driven.
• Detail-oriented yet able to excel while multi-tasking.
• Able to accept responsibility and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Approaches all encounters with guests and colleagues in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintains constant communication with guests and on-site contact to ensure all expectations are met or exceeded.
• Remains alert to complaints and/or unsatisfied guests and responds appropriately to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Coordinates with other departments to arrange for the delivery of requested services.
• Maintains constant contact with kitchen staff to ensure complete, effective communication between food production and food service.
• Ensures all functions are set and staff is prepared and organized before required time on BEO.
• Inspects table place settings, including table linen, china, glass, silverware, and condiments, for correct placement and ensures that each element is clean, undamaged, and attractive.
• Ensures proper setting of buffet tables and other food service tables.
• Arranges for and ensures proper sequence of service for each event.
• Supervises clearing and post-function cleanup and garbage removal.
• Maintains clean and orderly back areas, pre-function areas, and storage areas.
• Assures that all china, glassware, silverware, linen, etc. are returned to their proper location after each event.
• Supervises the handling, storage, and security of all catering service equipment and decor.
• Assists with staff training programs.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to build rapport and ensures colleagues are well informed.
• Clearly projects the visions of the department and measures progress.
• Attends weekly food and beverage meetings to continuously evaluate strategies and ideas for enhancement to benefit the guest experience.
• Reviews scheduling and labor needs to meet the guests' needs as well as maximize efficiency.
• Work with the Executive Chef to ensure appropriate inventories are stocked, including food and beverage and non-food and beverage items used for food and beverage events.
• Work with the Event/Sales Manager(s) to ensure quality and accuracy of setups within all catering rooms.
• Become familiar with the computer systems and technology currently in use in the various food and beverage areas and administration as it relates to food and beverage, from both a hardware and software perspective.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Schedule+

Job description

Oak View Group (OVG) seeks a Banquet Supervisor to oversee all aspects of banquets and events, including setup, presentation, serving, and cleanup. The role focuses on detail, quality presentation, and customer service while training staff.

The position is part-time with an hourly rate of $20.00–$23.00. The Banquet Supervisor will collaborate with the Executive Chef and Event/Sales Managers to ensure flawless execution, inventory management, and staff development for superior guest experiences