Banquet Manager
Davidson Hospitality Group

Property Description

Barnsley Resort is a luxury destination located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia, offering a unique and enchanting work environment for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. As a job applicant, joining the team at Barnsley Resort means being part of a renowned property known for its stunning scenery, unparalleled amenities, and exceptional service. The resort offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary, spa, and outdoor recreation, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. Barnsley Resort is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work culture that values teamwork, creativity, and outstanding guest experiences. Employees can expect to work in a serene and idyllic setting, where they can showcase their skills, grow their career, and be part of a team that delivers extraordinary experiences to guests. Joining the team at Barnsley Resort presents a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class resort that offers an unparalleled experience for both guests and team members alike.

Overview

Join our team as a Banquet Manager for an exciting opportunity to showcase your leadership skills in a fast-paced, high-end environment! We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate to manage and coordinate banquet events, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences. The Banquet Manager assists with hiring and training all banquet staff including scheduling and monthly meetings, illustrating proper techniques and etiquette for all styles of service. Supervise the set up of functions to include placement of linens, silver, china and glassware according to event specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment for cleanliness, proper inventory and set-up. You'll be part of a dynamic team and work closely with culinary, sales, and operations departments to ensure a successful event from start to finish. Join us in creating unforgettable memories for our guests!

Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises:

• Banquet Captains
• Servers
• Housemen

Liaises with:

• Director of Catering and Conference Services
• Executive Chef
• Other Departmental Managers
• Corporate event and sales coordinator
• Wedding Coordinator

Essential Duties/Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Approaches all encounters with guests and colleagues in a friendly, service-oriented manner
• Maintains constant communication with guests and on-site contact to ensure all expectations are met or exceeded
• Remains alert of complaints and/or unsatisfied guests and responds appropriately to ensure guest satisfaction
• Coordinates with other staff and departments to arrange for the delivery of requested services
• Maintains constant contact with kitchen staff to ensure complete effective communication between food production and food service
• Ensures all functions are set and staff is prepared and organized before required time on BEO
• Inspects table place settings, including table linen, china, glass, silverware and condiments for correct placement and ensures that each element is clean, undamaged and attractive
• Ensures proper setting of buffet tables and other food service tables
• Arranges for and ensures proper sequence of service for each event
• Monitors banquet team members to ensure all operating procedures are followed
• Supervises clearing and post function cleanup and garbage removal
• Maintains clean and orderly back areas, pre-function areas and storage areas
• Assures that all china, glassware, silverware, linen, etc. are returned to their proper locations after each event
• Supervises the handling, storage, and security of all catering service equipment, including catering vehicles and golf carts
• Ensures staff training programs are implemented and measured regularly
• Conducts regular staff meetings to build rapport and ensure colleagues are well informed
• Provides colleagues with a work schedule each Thursday by 2pm
• Clearly projects the visions of the department and measures progress
• Conducts quarterly reviews of colleagues performance and provides council as needed
• Meticulously plans events with captains to ensure execution is achieved at the highest level
• Conducts regular meetings with catering managers and catering director to ensure the needs of the clients are being met
• Conducts regular meetings with the catering managers, director of F&B as well as the catering director to continuously evaluate strategies and ideas for enhancements to benefit the guests experience
• Conducts interviews carefully outlining the functions of the position for which a potential colleague is being interviewed for
• Ensures payroll is reviewed and finalized as set forth by the policy of the resort
• Reviews scheduling and labor needs to meet the guests needs as well as maximize efficiency
• Accurately prepares daily summary of events as required
• Attend meetings/trainings as required
• Accurately perform administrative tasks as required

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory/management experience and skills
• 2 years banquet management experience preferred
• Previous hotel food and beverage experience preferred
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Requires computer skills
• Strong business communication skills

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

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