Assistant Banquet Manager

Property: Embassy Suites Norman Norman, OK	Managed by: John Q Hammons Hotels Management LLC Springfield, MO

Why You Want to Work for Us

Great company with fantastic promotion opportunities.

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.

Scope of this Position

• Work closely with Banquet Manager to 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.
• 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: Banquet Manager
• This position reports to: Banquet Manager
• 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.

• Experience supervising numerous 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.
• Excellent communications with FO, Catering, and Sales.
• Experience ordering supplies, lines, uniforms, etc.
• Improve quality and consistency.

• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments.
• Track record promoting an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
• Use a "hands-on" approach to management.
• Instill a guest service attitude in all employees.

• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of computers.
• Strong customer service orientation and skills.
• Exceptional detail in follow-up.
• Excellent cost control skills
• Solid scheduling experience.
• Resolve problems.
• Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.

• AA/AS Two year degree.

Compensation

Benefits

How to Apply

Job #128718 — Assistant Banquet Manager

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Management

Property Description

Why People Like to Work for Us

Property Statistics

Year built 2008 Number of rooms 283 Meeting rooms 17 Sq. ft. of meeting space 80,000 Banquet capacity 2,320		Our top markets    Group  Corporate  Transient
		Number of F&B outlets 2 F&B revenues split Outlets Banquets 30% 70%

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants  Casual/3 meal

Lounges  Lobby

Amenities

Internet Links

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

How to Apply

Job #128718 — Assistant Banquet Manager

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