Loewshotels

Loewshotels

Banquet Manager

IL - Chicago - Loews Chicago Hotel

Sponsorship not specified$58k-$73kDetected 1 day ago
AccountingLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • Loews Chicago Hotel offers careers steps from Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile.
  • Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have.
  • Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

  • Team members deliver elevated hospitality with skyline and lake views in a central location that blends city energy, convenience and the comforts of home for guests.
  • Maintains banquet server gratuity information, prepares transmittal for submission to payroll department
  • Assists in the establishment of appropriate par levels for all banquet equipment and supply inventories, so as to support forecasted activities without experiencing shortages or excessive inventory situations

Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of all matters relating to the proper administration and operation of banquet food service operations
  • Three to five years progressive management experience in large up-scale, hotel or convention center banquet operations
  • you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have.
  • Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
  • Attends all BEO and required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities, special promotions and upcoming events, maintains communications with other departments within the hotel
  • Attends/conducts departmental meeting as required to communicate effectively with all banquet department personnel to ensure that they are kept current on pertinent hotel information and activities

Compensation

  • Salary range for this position, based on experience, is $58,400.00 to $73,000.00.

Benefits

  • Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match
  • Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

Company info

  • Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.
  • Growth and belonging start here
  • you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
  • Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.
  • What We Offer:
  • Training & Development opportunities, career growth
  • Pet Insurance
  • Job Specific
  • Assists in the development of all banquet department schedules, forecasts and budgets
  • Administers all departmental guidelines, policies and procedures
  • Responsible for smooth, efficient, cost effective operation of all banquet food service functions, to include; labor management, equipment inventory control, proper preparation of banquet check
  • Oversees supervisory activities, such as coordination of set-up, delivery of service, quality of food presented, preparation and presentation of banquet check and tear down operations
  • Reviews daily payroll report/records, ensures labor costs conform to established guidelines
  • Assists in the interviewing and selection of departmental employees
  • Trains, appraises, coaches, counsels, and disciplines departmental employees according to Loews Hotels standards
  • Follows New Hire Training and ongoing Star Service Competency program in accordance with hotel policy
  • Coaches, counsels, retrains personnel as needed in order to ensure superior levels of performance
  • Ensures the security and maintenance of all banquet equipment and supplies
  • Communicates daily with Banquet Chef and Captains to obtain/provide current status of daily activities/functions and information regarding upcoming events
  • Verifies banquet cover count, prepares and presents banquet check for guest payment/signature, forwards signed check, all associated documentation and payment (if received) to appropriate accounting representative

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