Director of Banquets

Job description

Why us? Why Us - The Blackstone (1) Job Overview: The Director of Banquets is responsible for the successful operation of the banquets department. Ensures all banquet activities are carried out professionally and to standard while maximizing profitability. Manages, motivates and empowers associates. Serves as the banquet department liaison to all other hotel departments. Must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and team building skills with associates, peers and across departments. Responsibilities: - Supervise the daily operations of banquets to ensure compliance with SOPs, Banquet Event Orders, safety regulations and procedures and to ensure an optimal level of service, quality and hospitality. - Meet with the customers to review the Banquet Event Order and to review any changes, issues and/or problems to ensure delivery of a quality product. - Calculate and review the banquet checks ensuring accuracy and present the check to the customer for signature to ensure payment. - Calculate and prepare the daily gratuities and payroll ensuring accurate, prompt reporting to the Controller's department. - Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the banquet areas and e...