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Directs and motivates team while personally assisting in providing high quality service based on requirements and standards. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Provides clear and concise communications to everyone having ownership in the success of the event. Identifies training opportunities and plans a strategy to accomplish goals.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the event management food and beverage or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Banquet Operations
Projects supply needs for the department (e.g. tables and chairs banquet tables meeting sets props).
Applies knowledge of all laws as they relate to an event.
Understands the impact of Banquet operations on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.
Adheres to and reinforces all standards policies and procedures.
Maintains established sanitation levels.
Manages departmental inventories and maintains equipment.
Schedules Event Services staff to forecast and service standards while maximizing profits.
Assists team in developing lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth.
Participating in and Leading Banquet Teams
Sets goals and delegates tasks to improve departmental performance.
Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet team.
Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine with emphasis on current event trends.
Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff.
Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.
Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service
Sets a positive example for guest relations.
Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
Verifies employees understand expectations and parameters.
Strives to improve service performance.
Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
Conducting Human Resources Activities
Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and verifies staff are trained in safety procedures.
Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.
Monitors progress and leads discussion with staff each period.
Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
Reviews quarterly Meeting Planner Survey results and participates in the development and implementation of corrective action to address service challenges; focuses on continuous improvement of guest satisfaction.
Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
The hourly pay range for this position is $27.50 to $33.17. In addition the position is eligible for an annual bonus. This position offers coverage for medical dental vision health care flexible spending account dependent care flexible spending account life insurance disability insurance accident insurance adoption expense reimbursements paid parental leave educational assistance 401(k) plan stock purchase plan discounts at Marriott properties commuter benefits employee assistance plan and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions which may include rules regarding eligibility enrollment waiting period contribution benefit limits election changes benefit exclusions and others. Employees will accrue 0.03847 hour for every hour worked to be used toward PTO/Vacation/Holiday/Sick.
At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time