Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans · 7 hours ago
Director of Banquets
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expFour Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is a luxury hotel known for creating exceptional guest experiences. They are seeking a Director of Banquets to lead the banquets team, ensuring high standards in service and event planning while fostering a positive environment for both guests and staff.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, supervisors and assistant managers in the Hotel’s Banquet Department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation
The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts
Coordinate set-up requirements for hotel and off-site functions according to the banquet event order, communicate directly with group contacts, Catering Managers, and Conference Services Managers to ensure that all details of the function are carried out, ensure quality and timeliness of all food items, as well as provide knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience
The ability to work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef, and Director of Catering to design an effective menu and wine list while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price and attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments
Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years as department head in Banquets (i.e. Director, Executive leader)
Ability to communicate and work cross-functionally within the hotel as well as clients, vendors, and guests
Ability to build partnerships and relationships with leaders of the hotel and all operations, including Sales and Marketing and Food and Beverage operations
Preferred
Experience in a luxury brand hotel is preferred
Benefits
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Discounted Accommodations at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Complimentary Employee Meals
Discounted parking
Company
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans offers riverfront luxury in the heart of the city.
201-500 employees
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