Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE:CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choicehas more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choiceto meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privilegesloyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit.

The ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

Key Responsibilities

- Maximizes customer satisfaction by ensuring that detailed instructions for all assigned meetings, conventions, and banquets are carried out properly

• Establishes professional and courteous rapport with customers to maximize satisfaction and repeat business
• Coordinates servicing of special customer requirements through other departments and outside sources as required
• Maximizes customer comfort by monitoring lighting, temperature, maintenance, and sanitation
• Participates in the upkeep of the Banquet and Event Order (BEO) book
• Attends BEO meetings with key Sales, Banquet, and Food and Beverage staff to ensure full and detailed understanding of upcoming events

- Supervises and assists in set up of furniture, seating, and equipment according to customer specifications and hotel standards

• Contributes to the general upkeep of function rooms and related public areas
• Ensures that floors, walls, and equipment are clean in function rooms
• Removes debris from public areas
• Stores all banquet furniture and equipment following event
• Maintains all Banquet Department equipment, storage, and work areas properly; reports any equipment in need of repair or replacement
• Serves as resident expert on all banquet AV and sound equipment; keeps detailed inventory and stays up to date on practices for utilizing all equipment

-Provides employees with the information needed to perform their job effectively

• Orients employees to the department and hotel and provides on-the-job training on job responsibilities
• Prioritizes and assigns work
• Provides feedback to the employee and department manager on the employee's performance of job responsibilities

- Develops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagement

• Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback
• Provides employees with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential

- Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson Blu experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of, genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations:

• Gives personal attention, takes personal responsibility and uses teamwork when providing guest service.
• Listens, apologizes with empathy, finds a solution and follows through when resolving guest problems.
• Provides Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis.
• Assumes the responsibility to notice when the guest is not satisfied and uses their best judgment as to when it is appropriate to use the 100% Guest Satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as required by management to provide 100% Guest Satisfaction and genuine hospitality to our Guests.

- Performs other duties as required by management to provide 100% Guest Satisfaction and genuine hospitality to all guests

Requirements/Skills

• Two years of banquet experience in an upscale environment preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organization skill - ability to proactively prioritize needs, put first things first, and effectively manage resources and time.
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Ability to read and interpret detailed banquet and event orders as it relates to space set up
• Ability to read and interpret instructions
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.