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Banquets Manager

Sun Peaks, BC, Canada

Job Type

Seasonal, Full Time

Workspace

On-Site

About the Role

Imagine arriving at our stunning slope-side hotel after an exciting day of adventure. We are looking for a Banquet Manager who is a people person and can adapt to the ever-changing environment of banquet service. The Banquet Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing banquets to ensure that customers have an exceptional experience. We need an enthusiastic and well-organized team player who can think on their feet and is a creative problem solver. As a Banquet Manager, you will take pride in your team and results. You thrive on creating unique and tasteful experiences for our guests, whether they celebrate special events or attend corporate meetings. You will work closely with the Banquet Head Chef to ensure that customer expectations are met and will be responsible for determining the number of service staff, planning the layout and setup of venues, controlling the cost and quality of services, preparing the venue, and coordinating the service of meals. To be successful in this role, you should have extensive experience managing banquets and delivering services within a budget. Excellent Banquet Managers ensure that customers receive service that exceeds expectations. If this sounds like your ideal work environment, please fill out an application to work, live, and play where you belong.

Requirements

  • Exceptional ability to plan and execute multiple banquets, manage budgets, and meet deadlines.

  • Ensure financial requirements are met for each event, including accurate billing and posting of all charges at an appropriate time

  • Supervising banquet venue staff

  • Ability to collaborate with the Sales Department and Culinary Team

  • Determining the number of table waitpersons and servers required

  • Planning the venue layout according to the number of guests and the type of event

  • Supervising the placement of tables, chairs, cutlery, plates, glasses, table linens, centrepieces, heating lamps, serving utensils, and carving stations

  • Overseeing the seating of guests, the serving of meals and beverages, and the clearing of tables

  • Managing the availability of liquor and soft drinks when required

  • Preparing work schedules and completing documentation promptly

  • Answering guests’ questions and accommodating special requests

Ideal Candidate:

  • Seven years of experience in Banquet or full-service food service operations

  • A minimum of 1-3 years of recent supervisory or management experience in Banquets

  • Proven experience effectively training, coaching, and supervising teams

  • Extensive knowledge of food, beverages, and wines

  • Able to take the extra effort to learn alongside your employees, to roll up your sleeves and take on tasks you usually wouldn’t consider tackling, given your title

  • Able to communicate and coordinate effectively with all departments

  • Able to work flexible schedules, including weekends and evenings

  • Proficiency in catering management software, specifically Opera and Simphony

  • Exceptional ability to plan banquets, manage budgets, and meet deadlines

  • Extensive knowledge of catering equipment and venue requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of hospitality industry best practices

  • Ability to collaborate with the Sales Department and the Culinary Team.

  • Extensive knowledge of catering equipment and venue requirements

  • In-depth knowledge of hospitality industry best practices

  • Experience in supervising banquet venue staff

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Accredited Certificate or Diploma in Catering, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or similar

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Culinary Arts is considered an asset


Salary/Wage

62,000 - $65,000


Accessible Employer: Yes

Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: Yes

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