Banquet Operations Manager

Rising 80 stories above the city The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne is an elevated luxury retreat offering breathtaking views across Melbourne Port Phillip Bay and the surrounding ranges. The hotel features 2781 square metres of sophisticated conference and event space set across two levels positioning it as one of the citys most striking destinations for meetings and events. At its centre is the Grand Ballrooman architectural showpiece featuring sevenmetrehigh ceilings twelve sculptural chandeliers and a dramatic floortoceiling feature window. With ten versatile event rooms seven dedicated breakout spaces and capacity for up to 958 guests the property provides a dynamic and flexible environment for conferences celebrations and highprofile gatherings in the heart of Melbournes CBD.

Position Summary:

• Join our Ladies and Gentlemen and be responsible for overseeing banquet operations leading the banquet team ensuring exceptional customer service.

• Working alongside the Director of Food & Beverage on budgeting payroll management & human operations

• Tasked with service trainings for the banquet operation teams

• Point of Contact in coordination of events and activities internally and externally

• Manage supply needs inventories equipment and staff scheduling.

• Support the hotels service and relationship strategy driving guest loyalty by creating unforgettable memories through each guest experience.

• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new guests exhibiting our legendary service and enabling future bookings.

• Ensure you and the team uphold all company policies and procedures and complete all required managerial tasks in a prompt & thorough manner.

• Inspire the Banquets team to provide quality service and exceed guest expectations.

• Be an empowering leader byproviding motivation and support to your departments Ladies and Gentlemen.

• Plan and execute team building activities for our associates as they are our most important assets.

• Liaise with stakeholders clients and other individuals as the main point of contact for events & kitchen functions.

About You:

• Relevant experience in a similar managerial role

• Working rights in Australia

• Enthusiastic to escalate your career

• An up-to-date Victorian RSA

• Self-motivated driven and energized in a fast-paced environment

• Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude

Our Benefits:

• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you your family and friends

• Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave and paid leave during your birthday month

• Grow develop and progress with internationally recognised training programs unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group

• Genuine care for associates physical emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend

• Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality diversity and inclusiveness

Marriott International is an equal opportunity believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.