Sulgrave Club

Position: Banquet Manager

Reports to: Assistant General Manager

Sulgrave Club is now accepting resumes for our Banquet Manager position. The right candidate will have a can-do attitude while being a team builder who is a superior communicator. Organizational skills are a must as the position requires lots of planning to be prepared for our detail-oriented service. This includes setting up elaborate displays and buffets and maintaining all the tools necessary to do the job. Responsibilities comprise of overall supervision of our banquet staff including but not limited to schedules, payroll, training and performance. The Banquet Manager is also responsible for execution of Club Functions that include Black Tie Balls, lecture lunches and dinners with book signings, breakfast and lunch breakouts for meetings and private parties that would include weddings and other formal affairs. The Banquet Manager acts as the Manager on Duty when necessary and supports all operations within the club and covers as needed.

Sulgrave Club considered a traditional and formal club. Unique to our Club, we are closed for July and August every summer.

Job Requirements

• Prior management experience in a similar fine dining environment preferred.
• TIPS, SERV Safe Managers Certification, and ABRA Manager license preferred
• Extensive knowledge of formal food and beverage preparation and presentation.
• Ability to exceed expectations of members and guests.
• Ability to be articulate, tactful, courteous and diplomatic with members, guests and fellow employees.
• Ability to work with a multi-cultural, tenured staff and team members.
• Ability to stand or walk for several hours during shifts/events and long work hours, if necessary.
• Ability to safely bend, stoop, lift, carry and balance a loaded tray and other heavy items, weighing up to 40 lbs.
• A professional, articulate, and generally cheerful demeanor while conversing with staff, members, and guests.

If this is an opportunity that sounds right for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

A superior benefits package is included.

Compensation is based upon experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Restaurant type:

• Fine dining restaurant

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Formal Dining: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person