Banquet Manager

An iconic hotel in Greenwich, the Hyatt Regency Greenwich has been fully re-imagined, creating a new and unique experience in Fairfield County. With a strong emphasis on art, design, storytelling, and innovation, our hotel embodies the rich cultural and natural tapestries of Greenwich, expressing the comforts of home with the history of Greenwich as its creative lens. At the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, we believe that the charm and history of Connecticut is a source of inspiration to all. That’s why we’ve created a hotel experience that puts collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and be inspired when you enjoy all the benefits of a home away from home. Our local associates benefits including a hot meal in our associate cafeteria, free parking, access to our fitness center and pool, as well as discounts at Hop Scotch Salon. Supervise the daily operations of the Banquet area to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service and compliance with local and corporate standard operating procedures. Banquet Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Banquet area. May be involved in the budgeting process and monitoring of daily revenues and payroll expenses.

• Supervise and direct the Banquet associates including captains, servers, lead housemen, and housemen.
• Interview, recommend hiring, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
• Supervise the daily operations of the Banquet area (order and maintain supplies, review set-up and food and beverage preparation and service) to ensure compliance with LSOPs and SOPs, Banquet Event Orders, safety regulations and procedures and to ensure an optimal level of service, quality, and hospitality.
• Meet with the customers to review the Banquet Event Order and to review any changes, issues and/or problems to ensure delivery of a quality product.
• Calculate and review the Banquet checks ensuring accuracy and present the check to the customer for signature to ensure payment.
• Calculate and prepare the daily service charges and payroll ensuring accurate, prompt reporting to the Accounting Department.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the Banquet areas and equipment to protect the assets and ensure quality service.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

• More than two years of post-high school education.
• Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of HEI banquet/catering food and beverage services, policies, or operations.
• Knowledge of computer equipment.
• Ability to compile facts and figures in accordance with established procedures.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No