Banquet Operation Manager Jobs

Job Number 23121866
Job Category Event Management
Location Le Méridien Jakarta, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Job Summary
Directs 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 PROFILE
Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Banquet Operations

• 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.
• Schedules banquet service staff to forecast and service standards, while maximizing profits.
• Maintains established sanitation levels.
• Applies knowledge of all laws, as they relate to an event.
• Assists team in developing lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth.
• Projects supply needs for the department, (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props).
• Uses banquet beverage records to control liquor costs and manage the banquet beverage perpetual inventory.
• Manages departmental inventories and maintains equipment.

Participating in and Leading Banquet Teams

• Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff.
• Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine with emphasis on current event trends.
• Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.
• Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet team.
• Sets goals and delegates tasks to improve departmental performance.

Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Strives to improve service performance.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.
• Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures.
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
• 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.
• Monitors progress and leads discussion with staff each period.

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At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savour the destination. We provide authentic, chic and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savour the good life. We’re looking for curious and creative people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien. In joining Le Méridien, 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.