Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality.This is an opportunity to help create a restaurant that feels refined without being formal, elevated without being pretentious, and deeply hospitality-driven at every level.Job Summary:This hands-on role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in event execution, exceptional guest service, banquet service, training, employee management, scheduling, SOP creation, and proficiency various software platforms.This person is also responsible for mentoring and coaching the team to consistently deliver a 5-Star experience. He/She is responsible for being an innovator in our industry, meeting financial goals, and for continuously refining guest experience and company culture.Competitive Benefits:Industry leading compensation + bonus programComprehensive Health Plans that include, a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents.Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns401k with annual employer match after 12 monthsEmployer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employmentMonthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations.Accrued Paid VacationPaid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidaysPaid Sick Time renewed yearlyEducation Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growthEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balanceManagement Referral Program with a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positionsPay: $ 75,000-$85,000/ yearEssential Job Duties:Oversee and manage all aspects of special event operations, ensuring seamless execution of events and maintaining exceptional service standards.Provide leadership and training to banquet staff, fostering a positive and efficient team environment.Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery.Create and manage employee schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for events, including nights and weekends.Collaborate with the events team to plan and execute various functions, including weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and themed celebrations.Uphold the reputation of Orange Hill as a premier dining and event destination, ensuring that every guest receives a 5-star experience.Experience:Strong knowledge of Food & Beverage service procedures, strong background in hospitality in a full-service, upscale high-volume private event environment3 years related experience as a Banquet Manager or similar role in an upscale/polished, high-volume restaurant or similar venue. Special event experience required.Required Skills/Abilities:Must be able to create and maintain a team-oriented atmosphere, and ensure that employees are appropriately trained and have an adequate workload.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Strong PC skills with a working knowledge of including but not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office, and Outlook.Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English.Physical Demands:Regular lifting, moving and carrying of food items, furniture, garbage etc. weighing up to 30 pounds across the restaurantRegular and prolonged standing and walking inside and outside the restaurant during a 6-8 hour shift with appropriate breaksRegular ascending/descending stairsRepeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingersFrequent use of hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and armsDisclaimer:The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.