Hotel:

Pay Range: $18-$20/hr; determined upon valued experience.

Availability: Full-Time, Primarily 2nd Shift, Including late nights and weekends.

Step into the vibrant atmosphere of Holiday Inn Bowling Green as the next Assistant Banquet Manager, where your role is pivotal in crafting unforgettable event experiences! This position is embedded within our dynamic food and beverage team, offering a unique opportunity to fuel your career growth through hands-on experience and mentorship in hospitality management.

As an Assistant Banquet Manager, you will lead with passion, coordinating seamlessly with culinary, sales, and front-of-house teams to ensure each event's success from conception to completion. Your creativity and keen eye for detail will play a crucial role in executing tailor-made events that exceed guest expectations.

What sets this role apart is the chance to be part of a brand synonymous with celebration and service excellence, all while being supported by a company that values your professional development. You'll collaborate closely with experienced industry leaders, gaining invaluable insights and skills that pave the way for significant growth opportunities within the global Holiday Inn family. Join us in delivering exceptional service moments and shaping memorable celebrations.

Responsibilities

You will ensure the smooth operation of banquet events, coordinating closely with kitchen staff to manage timelines and food quality.

We expect you to supervise banquet staff during events, providing guidance, direction, and feedback to ensure high levels of service and guest satisfaction.

You shall accurately set up according to event orders, paying close attention to detail to meet specific client requests and standards.

You will conduct pre-event briefings with your team, ensuring everyone is informed about the event specifics, client needs, and their individual responsibilities.

We expect you to handle customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and patience, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive guest experiences.

You shall monitor inventory levels of materials and supplies, ordering or requesting additional items as necessary to avoid shortages during events.

You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in all banquet areas before, during, and after events to uphold the hotel's standards.

We expect you to train new hires in banquet procedures, including setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring they adhere to our high standards of operation.

Requirements

You must possess strong organizational skills to ensure each banquet event is executed flawlessly.

You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective coordination with clients, staff, and vendors.

We require proficiency in managing budgets, including the ability to accurately forecast expenses and control costs to meet financial objectives.

You need to demonstrate leadership qualities that inspire teamwork and motivate staff members to achieve excellence.

We expect you to have a comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations and ensure all events comply with health and safety standards.

You should be capable of problem-solving on the spot, handling any issues that arise during events with poise and professionalism.

Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as you will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedules.

We look for someone who has a passion for creating memorable experiences for guests, paying close attention to details that enhance the overall event.

Skills

Event planning

Customer service

Leadership

Team coordination

Budget management

Problem solving

Menu planning

Staff training

Quality control

Communication

__________________________________________________

When you're an Atrium Associate, you're a part of a crucial workforce providing the ultimate 'Home Away From Home' for our guests. We know that it takes a lot of time and effort to provide these exceptional experiences, so we reward your efforts with a competitive compensation plan and other benefits and perks that allow you to offer your best to our guests. These benefits include:

• Daily Pay
• Significant Travel Discounts on Marriott and/or Hilton properties
• 401k Plans
• Medical Insurance
• Other property specific benefits

Plus, we make sure you can grow your career the way you want to through Internship programs, training and development and over 80 hotels that offer incredible opportunities for career driven associates.

_____________________________________________