Banquet Director

Anthony Scotto Restaurants is currently looking for a Banquet Director for one of our Fine Dining restaurants.

At Anthony Scotto Restaurants, our culinary teams are constantly evolving to keep our offerings absolutely fresh and exciting. We accomplish this by using the finest, quality ingredients available, regardless of cost, and by updating our menus to reflect the flavors of each season. Our steakhouse cuisine has expanded beyond the classics, to include world renowned sushi and sashimi, exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe.

All of our restaurants feature award winning wine lists with over 450 different vintages of wine by the bottle and 40 wines by the glass, plus creative homemade desserts imagined and prepared by our in-house pastry chefs.

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We are seeking an energetic and well-organized banquet manager to provide our customers with a first-class banquet experience. As a banquet manager, you will liaise with the General Manager and the Executive Chef to meet customer expectations. Your duties will include controlling the cost and quality of services, preparing the venue, and coordinating the service of meals.

To be successful as a banquet manager, you should exhibit extensive experience in managing banquets and delivering services within budget. Outstanding Banquet Managers ensure that customers receive a level of service that exceeds expectations.

UNPARALLED COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Industry-leading salaries
• Revenue based quarterly bonuses- Our success is your success!
• United Health Care Oxford - medical Insurance with company contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

HIGH LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:
We are looking for individuals who are looking to be leaders and innovators in the culinary world to drive our business forward. This position will be responsible for :

• Discussing sales contract details with the General Manager and the Executive Chef.
• Planning the venue layout according to the number of guests and the type of event.
• Determining the number of table waiters and servers required.
• Supervising the placement of tables, chairs, cutlery, plates, glasses, table linens, centerpieces, heating lamps, serving utensils, and carving stations.
• Consulting with the Executive Chef regarding the timing of meal courses to be served.
• Overseeing the seating of guests, the serving of meals and beverages, and the clearing of tables.
• Managing the availability of liquor and soft drinks, when required.
• Preparing work schedules and completing documentation in a timely manner.
• Answering customers' questions and accommodating special requests.

HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD:
Anthony Scotto Restaurants has achieved great success and we are just getting started. This is your opportunity to make decisions to help shape a growing company. This position will have regular exposure to ownership and have significant influence on decisions in the company’s development, from operational practices to company culture to service standards. We take the opinion of our executive team very seriously.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited certificate or diploma in catering, culinary Arts, hospitality, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality and culinary arts preferred but not required
• 3-5 years of experience in banquet management, or similar.
• Proficiency in catering management software
• Exceptional ability to plan banquets, manage budgets, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in supervising banquet venue staff.
• Ability to collaborate with General Managers and Executive Chefs.
• Extensive knowledge of catering equipment and venue requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of hospitality industry best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Anthony Scotto is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

More details about Anthony Scotto Restaurants can be found by visiting https://www.anthonyscottorestaurants.com/