What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Sales and Events Manager position at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers?
Background
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the High ‘A’ affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, are a highly respected Minor League Baseball team recognized locally and nationally as an industry leader and a best-in-class sports and entertainment organization. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin (between Green Bay and Milwaukee), the Appleton community is a great place to live, work and play. Neuroscience Group Field contains a second level Club Level space (Fox Club) that is used year round for banquet events and is one of the premier banquet/meeting venues in the Fox Valley.
Job Description
The Banquet Sales and Events Manager, sometimes referred to as a Banquet Manager, is a professional who will sell, organize and manage banquets for clients at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. The logistics and execution of the events fall upon the Banquet Sales and Events Managers and the food and beverage team.
Essential Functions
The Banquet Sales and Events Manager will oversee all aspects of a banquet or event, including booking, set-up, menu selection, serving and cleanup. In addition, this manager will be responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and scheduling banquet staff.
Responsibilities will also include assisting other departments when requested or needed. All job tasks should be performed in compliance with the philosophy, policies, goals, and budget of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
Responsibilities
The Banquet Sales and Events Manager will work with clients interested in holding a banquet at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium and this will include the following;
· Calling potential clients
· Providing tours of the facility
· Creating event proposals
· Coordinating banquets to meet and exceed client’s needs and this will involve the following;
- Coordinating a banquet staff of 20-25 staff member
- Coordinating entertainment and/or required audio/visual equipment needs
- Ensuring the satisfaction of clients by providing superior customer service
Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in food service or hospitality management, or a related discipline and 3-5 years of previous banquet experience
Work Environment and Equipment Needed
The Banquet Sales and Event Manager will have office space and a computer to be equipped with:
- Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Visio
- Homebase
- Honeybook
- Canva
Attendance Requirements
The banquet facility sales manager may often work 10-12 hours a day, often working 50 hours a week. In addition, this person will be expected to be available on nights, weekends and holidays, when many banquets and events take place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.