Banquet Manager

THE VIRGINIAN HOTEL
712 Church Street Lynchburg, Virginia 24504

Job Title: Banquet Manager

Reports to: Senior Banquet Manager

Purpose for the Position: This role is designed to oversee and manage all hotel functions, banquets, parties, etc., ensuring exceptional service is provided.

Requirements:

• Oversee and manage all banquet operations and reporting team members.
• Maintain an exceptional level of service and expectations for the property and team.
• Communicate daily with the required hotel leadership regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures for upcoming events.
• Analyze Banquet Event Orders to plan and coordinate operational details for all functions, working closely with other departments and applicable team members.
• Represent the hotel professionally when meeting with clients to discuss and determine function details.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards
• Recruit, hire and cross train individuals to encourage a stimulating environment.
• Establish and uphold operational structure, consistency, employee morale and internal growth opportunities.
• Understand, engage, and lead all reporting team members.
• Be a team builder that encourages an inviting atmosphere, with a “lead by example” management style.
• Be an effective communicator and communicate thoroughly.
• Hold all team members (Including yourself!) accountable by focusing on performance and measurable results.
• Organize, conduct, and engage in team meetings to keep team members current with necessary information.
• Practice effective time management to prioritize as relative duties pertain to the team and business.
• Aid in the development of all banquets plans and menus for optimal service.
• Oversee the purchasing, receiving and storage of all banquet related items.
• Conduct regular inventories of all supplies to guarantee ample supplies and par levels are always on hand.
• Manage expenses through waste management, portion control and practicing proper inventorying and ordering.
• Safeguard the expected quality and consistency of all F&B items by providing effective training and direction to team members.
• Understand and work within the budgeted guidelines for food and payroll.
• Practice fair and consistent Human Resources procedures with detailed documentation. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Establish and contribute to new goals for the hotel and team keeping everyone engaged and motivated.
• Conduct day to day business with integrity, making decisions on behalf of the hotel, team, and guests.

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• Other duties as assigned by management.

To do this kind of work, you must be able to:

• Be an outgoing, welcoming personality for the Hotel.
• Plan and organize the work of others.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and frequently adjust accordingly.
• Use logical thinking and personal judgment to perform a variety of tasks.
• Have an outstanding attention to detail.
• Make decisions based on your own judgment and company policy.
• Follow instructions without close supervision.
• Speak and write clearly and accurately.
• Be available for workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands: Lifting 30 lbs. maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers, and small tools. Walking, standing, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing are required.

Environmental Conditions: Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. A job is considered “inside” if the worker spends approximately 75% or more of the time inside.

Supervisory Responsibility: Hires, trains and supervises full-time, part-time and/or temporary workers.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

I have reviewed this job description and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department without it being specifically included in the job description.

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EEO Statement:
Our hotel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lynchburg, VA 24504: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $43,500 - $0