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Job #128655
Banquet Manager
Posted: October 26th
$39,080 - $50,753
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Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center
San Marcos, TX
Hotel Profile
Parent Company Profile
Rooms283  
Year Built2008  
Employees200  
Job Openings1  
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Job #128655 - Banquet Manager

Banquet Manager

Do you want to be part of the newest and most exciting hotel in Central Texas? Recently opened, the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center features 283 guest suites and 80,000 sq ft of meeting space.

Property:
Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center
San Marcos, TX
Managed by:
John Q Hammons Hotels Management LLC
Springfield, MO

 Who Will this Job Appeal To?

  • Banquet Managers who want to advance and join a large company.
  • People who enjoy banquet departments that frequently have multiple functions at the same time.
  • Individuals who want to experience banquet departments that consistently are rated the best in their market segment.
  • 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 wants to join a very progressive company.
  • An individual looking for promotion.

 Scope of this Position

  • Assure all groups receive great service.
  • Run informative line-ups each day and coordinate functions taking place in different meeting rooms at the same time.
  • Train and develop people to replace you to speed your own promotional opportunities to hotels with larger meeting facilities, or to F&B Manager/Director.
  • Requires a minimum of 3 year(s) of supervisory experience.
  • Requires a minimum of 5 year(s) of experience.
  • This position reports to: AGM-F&B
  • 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 a few banquets at the same time.
  • Maintain a balance between floor supervision, administration, employee training and mentoring, and hosting/communicating with groups.
  • Coordinate meal and set up requests with appropriate Departments.
  • Excellent communications with FO, Catering, and Sales.
  • Be available during all major Banquet functions.
  • Run energetic, informative daily lineups.
  • Maintain daily log book.
Managerial Requirements:
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
  • Build morale and spirit.
  • Use a "hands-on" approach to management.
  • Instill a guest service attitude in all employees.
Business Skills:
  • Strong customer service orientation and skills.
  • Excellent listening skills.
  • Exceptional detail in follow-up.
  • Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
Educational Requirements:
  • High School degree or equivalent.

 Compensation

Salary$39,080 - $50,753

 Benefits

Paid Time OffYes
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 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.

 How to Apply

Job #128655 — Banquet Manager

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Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center

Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center

3101 Interstate Hwy 35 South
San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone (512) 392-6450

Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center photo

 Management

Managed by 

John Q Hammons Hotels Management LLC - Springfield, MO

Owned by 

John Q Hammons Hotels

 Property Description

The Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center is located just north of the Tanger and Prime Outlet Centers and 5 minutes from Texas State University. The Outlet Centers are currently the 3rd most visited site in the State of Texas. The hotel is the ideal location for groups and leisure travelers, with 283 two room suites and 80,000 square feet of total meeting space. Meeting space includes a 28,800 square foot ballroom and 4,000 square foot outdoor veranda. Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and an evening manager's reception is included with all rates. Suites include high-speed Internet access, two dual-line phones, voicemail, data ports, two remote-controlled flat screen TVs with in-suite movies, wet bar, microwave, refrigerator and coffeemaker. Featured in the hotel is a full service day spa, Spa Botanica. Espressos, coffee, sundries and high speed wireless Interent is available in Caffeina's Marketplace. The 10 story atrium lobby includes a bar and full service restaurant. The fitness center features Precor, and the outdoor pool is heated and includes a whirlpool.

 Why People Like to Work for Us

  • John Q. Hammons properties are exceptionally beautiful.
  • The Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa and Conference Center contains 80,000 square feet of space. Groups love us!
  • Bonus plans with great pay out for Sales Managers.
  • Office tools and equipment supplied, including Delphi, for ease of doing business.
  • Great opportunties for career advancement.
  • Opportunity to be part of a start up team in a pre-opening office.

 Property Statistics

Year built2008
Number of rooms283
Meeting rooms23
Sq. ft. of meeting space80,000
Banquet capacity2,320
Number of employees200
 
Our top markets  Association
 SMERF
 Leisure
Peak seasonSummer
Computer softwareDelphi
 
 
Number of F&B outlets3
F&B revenues split
Outlets
Banquets
30%
70%

 Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants
 Casual/3 meal
 Coffee Shop
Lounges
 Other

 Amenities

Hotel Amenities
  • 1 Outdoor Pool
  • Outdoor hot tubs
  • 1 Fitness Facility
  • 1 Spa
  • 1 Gift Shop
  • Business Center
  • Dual Line Telephones
  • Data ports
  • High Speed Internet-All Rooms
  • In-room coffee/tea
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Newspaper (Mon-Fri)
  • Precor Fitness Center
  • Complimentary cooked to order breakfast
  • Complimentary evening manager's reception
Spa Amenities
  • Salon Services
  • Massages, wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures

     Internet Links

    John Q Hammons Hotels
    http://www.jqhhotels.com

     How to Apply

    Job #128655 — Banquet Manager

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