Banquet Manager Jobs

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY : To ensure that all phases of the banquet operations at are performing at a consistent high quality guest experience and achieving financial goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

· Maintain quality assurance standards for service and culinary staffs.

· Manage staffing levels to guarantee quality in product and service presentation, as well as to maximize revenue.

· Promote a safe, healthy work environment for all Food and Beverage staff members.

· Maintain and use knowledge of cost controls.

· Apply public relations skills to ensure guest satisfaction.

· Enforce OSHA and WISHA requirements for restaurant and cafes.

· Use knowledge of Fair Labor Practices to effectively discipline and manage Team Members.

· Supervise the hourly team members in all F&B Space Needle operations.

· Provide continuous feedback to Director of F&B regarding challenges or opportunities.

· Meet with restaurant and kitchen staff to review guest comments and/or complaints in order to provide continuous improvement and problem resolution for related issues.

· Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Director of F&B

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Work with Manager and Director of F&B to ensure that company maintains a vision of growth for the food and beverage department.

· Utilize knowledge of budgeting.

· Represent the corporation as a member of the community.

· Establish and use computer skills relative to Word, Excel, Guest Bridge and Aloha systems.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

· Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.

· Minimum of two years experience in event/banquet operation with accountability for financial reporting in the areas of beverage and service.

· Passion for F&B.

· Focus on what is right.

· Open to an ever changing environment.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Computer literacy with Word for Windows and Excel.

· Proven ability to motivate, teach, and lead restaurant staff.

· Always remains professional and works well with others.

· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

· Able to lift 40 pounds.

Full time, Salaried position

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 DOE + Bonus up to 15%

Benefits include:

• Deferred compensation into 401(k) account at company Shareholder discretion. Eligible to begin participating after one year of service with an annual plan entry date of October 1st.
• Paid parking or up to $250 / month towards an orca card
• New child family leave up to 4 weeks while on approved FLMA and enrolled in company sponsored medical plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
• 50% discount for many purchases at the Space Needle (Retail, Food and Beverage, not applied towards alcohol purchases)
• Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $2500 / year
• 401k plan, we will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute, equivalent to 3% of your wages
• Charitable Contributions / Matching Gift, up to $200 year
• Paid Personal Days (14 per year)
• Paid Time Off of 14 days / year

The Space Needle symbolizes the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Seattle. Our Team Members reflect our inclusive city, diverse country, and multicultural world. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, military status, political ideology, genetic information, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All Team Members and potential Team Members who apply for an opening will be considered without regard to these factors. We carefully screen applicants based on qualifications such as their training, education, skills, aptitude, experience, and previous work record.