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Job #117470
Banquet Manager
Posted: April 23rd
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Hilton Boston / Dedham
Dedham, MA
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Job #117470 - Banquet Manager

Banquet Manager

Join one of the fastest growing companies in the Hotel Industry today! Enjoy working in a beautiful hotel with fantastic, friendly, and service-oriented employees.

Property:
Hilton Boston / Dedham
Dedham, MA
Managed by:
TPG Hospitality
Cranston, RI

 About the Management Team

Our experienced, diverse and professional management team is always ready to handle any situation. We work well together, have fun, and engage with our staff through open-door policies and a hands-on approach.

 Training We Provide

Orientation and Hilton Brand Training

 Who Will this Job Appeal To?

  • An individual who enjoys busy Banquet Departments specializing in innovative set-ups and upscale menus.
  • A person that enjoys working in a Banquet Department that is aggressively marketed.
  • Someone who enjoys a property that aggressively sells social and other catering functions.
  • Someone who wants to join a very progressive company.
  • An individual looking for promotion.

 The Ideal Candidate for this Position

Enthusiastic, energetic, detail-driven candidate to lead and motivate the banquet staff to exceed guests' expectations.

 Scope of this Position

  • Position will be responsible for supervising/managing/overseeing the following departments: Banquets
  • In preparing for this position, candidate ideally will have worked in at least the following departments or positions: Banquets, F&B
  • Requires a minimum of 2 year(s) of supervisory experience.
  • Approximate full time staff under this position: 15
  • Approximate part time staff under this position: 20
  • This position reports to: Director of Food & Beverage
  • Position will be required to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and week-ends.

 Job Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
Technical Requirements:
  • Experience supervising numerous banquets at the same time.
  • Experience supervising a few banquets at the same time.
  • Maintain a balance between floor supervision, administration, employee training and mentoring, and hosting/communicating with groups.
  • Assure consistency in service through ongoing training.
  • Coordinate meal and set up requests with appropriate Departments.
  • Communicate with Stewards to insure smooth operation.
  • Maintain written and verbal communications with Meeting Planners and Groups.
  • Excellent communications with FO, Catering, and Sales.
  • Be available during all major Banquet functions.
  • Run energetic, informative daily lineups.
  • Set up and oversee all banquet functions.
  • Improve quality and consistency.
Managerial Requirements:
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to sell concepts and ideas to management, peers, and employees.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments.
  • Demonstrate team building experience.
  • Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
  • Build morale and spirit.
  • Participative management style.
  • Use a "hands-on" approach to management.
  • Abilities to inspire, train, and develop people for promotion.
  • Instill a guest service attitude in all employees.
  • Instill a "can-do" attitude in employees.
  • Coach employees how to resolve and de-escalate conflicts.
  • Instill a calm, organized approach in all situations.
Business Skills:
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Work with limited support.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Good knowledge of computers.
  • Strong customer service orientation and skills.
  • Excellent listening skills.
  • Exceptional detail in follow-up.
  • Excellent cost control skills
  • Follow/enforce company policies and procedures.
  • Resolve problems.
  • Assume responsibility/accountability.
  • Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
  • Understand security requirements.
  • Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
  • Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations.
  • Creative problem solving skills.
  • Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
  • Think creatively.
  • Teach suggestive selling techniques.
International Requirements:
  • Must have proficiency in the following languages: English

 Benefits

Paid Vacation10 days after 1st year
15 days after 5th year
Paid Sick Leave6 days per year
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry
  • Free Parking
  • Matching 401-k
  • Company Hotel Travel Discounts
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
  • Bonus plan

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Hilton Boston / Dedham
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Hilton Boston / Dedham

25 Allied Drive
Dedham, MA 02026

Phone (781) 329-7900

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 Management

Managed by 

TPG Hospitality - Cranston, RI

 Property Statistics

Number of rooms251
 
 
 

 Internet Links

Hilton Boston/Dedham
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=UCTEBWIKG5S3CCSGBIX222QKIYFCXUUC ?ctyhocn=DDHDHHF
Procaccianti Group
http://www.procgroup.com

 How to Apply

Job #117470 — Banquet Manager

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