Banquet Manager Full-Time

Reporting to the Banquet Director responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional friendly and engaging service
• Ensure the efficient daytoday operation of Banquet Department
• Continuously develop promote and support a service culture in keeping with the standards of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
• Plan coordinate and supervise for prompt courteous and efficient food & beverage and meet services of the Banquet Department
• Interact with guests on an ongoing basis to ensure exceptional service and guest satisfaction
• Liaise with the Conference Services/Catering Department to ensure that guest needs are clearly understood
• Ensure regular and effective communication takes place within the Department through individual and departmental communication meetings pre/post function briefings and the daily interaction with all departments
• Drive engagement and development in the line colleagues captains and assistant managers while ensuring accountability
• Ensure the highest quality of initial and continual development as well as ensure that development reviews are completed as required
• Promote and enforce the Fairmont Chteau Laurier Health & Safety standards
• Ensure the consistent cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and overall work environment as well as the proper inventory of necessary resources
• Ensure all daily administrative reports and duties are completed with accuracy (Banquet billing payroll staffing setup sheet etc.
• Develop and maintain a constructive harmonious and communicative working relationship with all supporting departments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Previous management function in Food & Beverage in a comparable establishment is required
• Minimum of two year management/supervisory experience in a Banquet department
• Postsecondary Degree in Hospitality of Food & Beverage Management an asset
• Proven ability to execute functions effectively with an acute sense of detail.
• Must be able to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a very busy environment
• Must have strong proven leadership qualities and management skills.
• Computer literate with exposure to Property Manager Microsoft Excel Word Power Point and Silverware
• Experience in a unionized environment is a strong asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Fluent in both official languages a strong asset
• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at any one time
• Flexible to work hours corresponding with hotel guest and business demand.
• Ability to delegate tasks to team members and ensure their completion
• Ability to recognize and correct guest service issues through an established presence on the Banquet floor

Additional Information :

Physical Aspects of Position (included but not limited to):

• Standing and walking throughout shift
• Occasional kneeling pushing pulling lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending stairs and ramps

Fairmont Chteau Laurier is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations please notify us.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime