Senior Banquets Manager - Charlotte Marriott City Center (17002K (Charlotte, NC)

Senior Banquets Manager - Charlotte Marriott City Center (17002K

Start Your Journey With Us Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels. Marriott Hotels Marriott International s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices sophisticated style and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International s luxury portfolio and consists of more than 70 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. Our associates deliver sophisticated and warmly authentic service in a comfortable and luxurious atmosphere that cultivates fulfilling experiences for both our associates and our guests. The Charlotte Marriott City Center located at 100 West Trade Street Charlotte NC 28202 is currently hiring a Senior Banquets Manager. Responsibilities include Directs and motivates team while personally 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 3 years experience in the event management food and beverage or related professional area. OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management Hospitality Business Administration or related major 1 year experience in the event management food and beverage sales and marketing or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Banquet Operations Projects supply needs for the department (e.g. china glass silver buffet presentations props). Maintains and 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. Ensures established sanitation levels are maintained. Manages departmental inventories and maintains equipment. Uses banquet beverage records to control liquor costs and manage the banquet beverage perpetual inventory. Schedules banquet service staff to forecast and service standards while maximizing profits. Develops lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth. 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 as needed. 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. Ensures 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 ensures 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. To apply now go to s marriott.taleo.net careersection 2 jobdetail.ftl job 17002KT0 Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute among others. Visit www.marriott.com careers to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities. Chat engage and follow us on social media. FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagram(at)lifeatmar riott on Snapchat. 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