Assistant Director of Banquets
Full-Time

PGA National Resort
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

A property of: Crescent Hotels & Resorts Posted 4 days ago

PGA National Resort is searching for an experienced, energetic Assistant Banquet Director to work with our banquet team. Our goal is to hire the best and prove that we are the only place you will ever want to work! In addition to offering dynamic work environments that inspire growth and curiosity,

Summary: The Assistant Director of Banquets assist in overseeing the Banquets department. They are also responsible for ensuring proper set up and service of all banquet functions, supervising all banquet associates to ensure guest satisfaction, and maintain service standards as well as establishing rapport with the Catering and Convention Service team and outside clients.

Essential Job Functions: Include the following. Other reasonable duties may be assigned.

  • Represents the management team at functions, liaisons with client contacts to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Determines set-ups in conjunction with Catering team.
  • Oversees the billing process of each function to ensure accuracy and that it is posted in the day for the day of the event.
  • Assisting in other hotel outlets when needed.
  • Assists in and ensures accurate supply ordering for functions and inventory procedures.
  • Coordinates functions with service staff, culinary team, and stewarding team. Sees that guest satisfaction is achieved through effective supervision and delegation of functions, checks on food quality and courteous performance of entire banquet staff.
  • Coordinates with the Stewarding Department on fast recovery of food leftover and minimizes waste.
  • Briefs waiters on functions and procedure of service.
  • Establishes high standards of quality service and maintains them through effective training and continuous upgrading.
  • Maintains the hotel equipment and keeps pars up.
  • Maintains records, reports, closing reports and payroll costs.
  • Inspects function rooms and writes work orders for the Engineering Department to maintain rooms in excellent condition.
  • Conscious of business fluctuations, reacts to business volume changes modifying staffing, set up, ordering, and inventory as well as communicating with the culinary department.
  • Maximizes profits in his department through effective management techniques keeping in mind at all times guest satisfaction.
  • Must stay updated on new food and wine trends. Sets the pace and a good example for a successful quality operation.
  • Prepare for and conduct departmental meetings, motivating staff daily to exceed client expectations

Qualifications:

Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to provide and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate and work well with fellow employees and other departments. Maintain a presentable appearance, behavior and manner at all times. Ability to process administrative work. Ability to resolve guest and employee conflicts. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift, push, carry, pull, or move up to 50 pounds. Repetitive motion, including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire shift.

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in kitchen areas, banquet areas (indoor and outdoor), and various food and beverage venues with exposure to heat, fumes and steam.

PGA National Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Minorities / Females / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

PGA National Resort

PGA National Resort

Here, luxury is always the standard, and golf is never considered just a game. Together, the two create an enviable lifestyle in a setting that embraces the best Florida has to offer. Anchored by six championship golf courses, we boast a world-class destination wellness facility, state-of-the-art sports and racquet club, and exclusive membership club — all at the heart of a luxurious resort community. Stay, play, live. PGA National Resort.

Address 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
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