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Assistant Banquet Manager
The Hyatt Regency Lexington is getting a $16.4 million facetlift that will make it "the premier convention hotel in the state of Kentucky." Come be a part of our Team! |
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Who Will this Job Appeal To? |
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- 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.
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Scope of this Position |
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- 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, Catering, Culinary
- Requires a minimum of 2 year(s) of supervisory experience.
- Requires a minimum of 3 year(s) of experience.
- Approximate full time staff under this position: 50
- Approximate part time staff under this position: 20
- This position reports to: Banquet Manager
- Must have experience at properties of similar size and quality.
- Position will be required to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and week-ends.
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Job Requirements |
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- 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.
- Experience handling multi-million dollar Banquet operations.
- 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.
- Experience ordering supplies, lines, uniforms, etc.
- Maintain daily log book.
- 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.
- Demonstrate team building experience.
- Track record promoting an atmosphere of teamwork.
- Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
- Build morale and spirit.
- Participative management style.
- Solid career progression up through the ranks.
- Abilities to inspire, train, and develop people for promotion.
- Experience communicating, training, and managing multi-lingual staffs.
- A mentor who has inspired, trained, and developed people for promotion.
- Experience training and cross-training employees.
- Instill a guest service attitude in all employees.
- Experience training and developing employees with limited education/experience.
- 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:
- Strong technical skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Work with limited support.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good knowledge of computers.
- Excellent knowledge of computers.
- Strong customer service orientation and skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Exceptional detail in follow-up.
- Excellent cost control skills
- Ability to produce consistent profits.
- Solid scheduling experience.
- Follow/enforce company policies and procedures.
- Resolve problems.
- Assume responsibility/accountability.
- Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
- Understand security requirements.
- Thorough understanding of HR requirements and regulatory agency 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.
- Involved with local community to develop business.
- Juggle and balance needs of company and owner.
Educational Requirements:
- High School degree or equivalent.
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Compensation |
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Benefits |
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| Paid Vacation | 10 days after 1st year
| | Paid Sick Leave | 7 days per year |
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Free Parking
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- 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.
- EOE/AA
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How to Apply |
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Job #117834 — Assistant Banquet Manager
Hyatt Regency Lexington |
401 West High Street
Lexington, KY 40507 |
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Property Description |
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| A landmark tower rises in the heart of Bluegrass Country. This is the Hyatt Regency Lexington located in the heart of downtown... a superb combination of elegance and style. You will enjoy exquisite comfort and convenience in 365 luxurious rooms including 9 suites. A dramatic 7-story atrium lobby is the ideal gathering place before shopping at Victorian Square which is connected to the Hyatt by glass skywalks. Additional features include the Glass Garden restaurant, Lobby Bar, a heated indoor pool, a fitness center and complimentary parking. The Hotel is part of the Lexington Center Complex which also houses the Lexington Convention Center, the Civic Center Shops with over a dozen boutiques and food court, the UK Basketball Musuem and Rupp Arena - home to the University of Kentucky Men's Basketball team, the Lexington Horsemen National Indoor Football team and various concerts and programs throughout the year. |
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Property Statistics |
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| Number of rooms | 365 |
| Meeting rooms | 17 |
| Sq. ft. of meeting space | 20,000 |
| Banquet capacity | 1,050 |
| Number of employees | 180 |
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Amenities |
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| Hotel Amenities | - ACCOMODATION
- Hyatt Grand Beds
- TV with remote control, cable movie channels, pay movies
- Voice mail, telephone w/ message light, computer hookup
- Video messages, video account review, video check-out
- High Speed Internet access
- Individual climate control
- Electronic door locks
- Full bath amenities
- Turndown available upon request
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Coffee makers
| - SERVICES & FACILITIES
- Business Center
- Complimentary transportation to the Bluegrass Airport
- Laundry/dry cleaning
- Room Service
- Valet Parking
- Safe deposit boxes
- Complimentary outdoor parking
- RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
- Heated, indoor pool with outdoor sun deck
- Health club
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