Banquet Operations Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Dalcy is a private event space located in the historic Fulton Market District featuring a well-curated cocktail and wine program and chef-driven modern American fare.
The Dalcy is now hiring a BANQUET OPERATIONS MANAGER!
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Banquet Operations Manager with 2 years of Banquet operations manager experience. We reward our teams with benefits career-long training and growth opportunities.
A Few of Our Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Quarterly Bonus
- Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays Personal Days & Vacation
- 401(k)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness
Why Work With Lettuce
Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130 locations supported by our Culture of Caring. If youre ready to be a part of what we do next then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!
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- Manage the execution of onsite catering and banquet events
- Present invoice to guests accurately process payments and balance sales/receipts
- Comprehend and execute specific banquet instructions and timeline and expedite any contract changes as communicated from catering sales team
- Ensure all event setups / breakdowns are performed in a timely manner
- Ensure post-event reporting is executed by appropriate team member and shared with sales team in a timely manner
- Lead the opening shift process and perform food ordering inventory price updates and recipe build maintenance
- Oversee and ensure effective back of house systems receiving and storage including sidework and organization of those areas
- Organize run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
- Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
- Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
- Assist GM in managing costs driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
- Partner with GM and management team to interview hire onboard train supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
- Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries
- Model and promote teamwork across all teams
- Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests vendors and employees and respond with patience and courtesy
- Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel as needed
- Move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- 5 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant
- 2 years of experience in back of the house systems and food costing
- Skilled in leading and developing teams
- Experienced with inventory and BOH systems
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Whether you are looking for salaried or team positions, we have exciting restaurant opportunities available. Explore our Careers page and take the first step towards joining Lettuce!