Banquet Manager

Job Category : Food & Beverage Requisition Number : BANQU04794 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008 as a hospitality management company, Legends has transformed into a holistic experiential services agency with more than 1,200 full-time and 30,000 seasonal team members globally.

Legends has three core divisions operating worldwide : Global Planning, Global Sales and Hospitality, offering clients and partners a 360-degree platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision.

Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions;

entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.

THE ROLE

The purpose of the Banquet Manager is to oversee the day to day banquets / catering operations at the venue. This highly motivated professional will manage the back of house and front of house operations for the event spaces within the venue, and will report directly to the Director of Catering & Special Events.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversee Assistant Banquet Managers and Banquet Event Staff

Responsible for scheduling and monitoring overtime for the banquet event staff according to the special events schedule

Manage and input weekly payroll for all hourly staff

Direct back of house and front of house operations for all catered special events. Duties to include staff assignments, creating service plans in conjunction with the culinary and stewarding departments

Monitor event equipment and maintain inventory reports

Hire, train, and develop banquet events team to include Assistant Managers, Supervisors and Banquet Event Staff

Provide on-going service training and coaching to ensure and maintain high levels of service

Conduct quarterly and annual special events service training

Train and identify key staff to serve as Banquet Captains.

Proficient of banquet configurations and set ups

Maintain current temporary agency data base approved by HR department

Monitor staff certification and create benchmarks for food safety training and alcohol server certification

Attend BEO meetings and pre conference meetings

Responsible to maintain and update labor tracking reports

Conduct monthly safety review sessions with conversion and banquet event staff

Responsible to order and maintain banquet event inventory as approved by Director of Catering and Special Events

Must be able to work stadium ticketed events and special events as assigned

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Five (5) years of experience in banquets hospitality management in a large volume event venue

Skilled at fine dining service and full service etiquette

Proficient in Microsoft Office : Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of ABI is a plus

Must be able to work non-traditional shifts to include extended hours and flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, days, nights and holidays

Current California Alcohol Server Training and Food Handlers Certifications

High School Diploma or GED

Excellent customer service

Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; creates and builds positive and productive relationships

Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly

Can manage people and resources to get projects completed; has a strong ability to multi-task and keep order

Ability to work independently and / or in a team environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to work well in high pressure situations and remain flexible during last minute changes and revisions

Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms

Ability to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds;

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision

Follow and encourage your team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to looking for and reporting any unsafe work conditions, and complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.

Report all safety incidents (injuries and illnesses) into the companys risk management system (Origami Risk) on the same day that the safety incident has been reported to you.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes : medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.*

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Motivations

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Alcohol Awareness

Food Handler's

First Aid

Intervention Procedures

Last updated : 2024-03-07