Banquet Manager

Job Number 24175022 Job Category Event Management Location The St Regis Mumbai 462 Senapati Bapat Marg Mumbai Maharashtra India Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely N Relocation N Position Type ManagementJOB SUMMARYDirects and motivates team while personally assisting in 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 PROFILEEducation and Experience High school diploma or GED 2 years experience in the event management food and beverage or related professional area CORE WORK ACTIVITIESManaging Banquet Operations Projects supply needs for the department e g china glass silver buffet presentations props 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 Maintains established sanitation levels 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 Assists team in developing lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth Participating in and 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 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 Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first culture We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit St Regis Hotels Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world Beginning with the debut of The St Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility as well as our signature Butler Service We invite you to explore careers at St Regis In joining St Regis you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International Be where you can do your best work begin your purpose belong to an amazing global team and become the best version of you