Banquet Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION   The Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is located in the center of the bustling Seaport District. The AAA Four Diamond rated hotel boasts 1,054 finely appointed guestrooms with 52 suites, seven delectable dining experiences, a scenic rooftop pool, a luxury Breve Spa,  and more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space allowing to provide each guest a unique and memorable experience. Come join the team that was voted “2023 Best Places to Work” by the Boston Business Journal!   Creativity must infuse everything we do, and everyone in the hotel. Performance realities will always exist, but we use these constraints to push, not limit, our creativity. We believe there is always a way to make it work. If we don't have the solution, we dig deeper creatively to find one.   POSITION OVERVIEW:   Grab the reigns and help shape the future of the Seaport’s best kept secret! Creativity must infuse everything we do, and everyone in the Hotel. Performance realities will always exist, but we use these constraints to push, not limit, our creativity.   The Banquet Manager is responsible for the management of all aspects of the culinary operation, in accordance with hotel standards. Will direct, implement, and maintain a service and management philosophy which serves as a guide to respective staff.   Salary for this position is: $78,000/year based on experience   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Responsible for the day-to-day operation for all restaurant functions, to include efficient and effective running of all events ensuring operating costs are minimized. Supervise the movement and/or storage of all necessary convention boxes, pallets, equipment from hotel receiving to designated event space based on guest preference. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation awareness standards. Prepare daily for health department and Ecosure inspections. Control requisitioning of food and beverage quantities by forecasting volume to achieve maximum profitability by avoiding over/under production.  Executes all necessary instructions on Banquet Event Orders and inspects all function rooms prior to event start. Manages all special requests and pop ups as needed. Responsible for the supervision, upkeep, safety and cleanliness in food preparation areas, refrigeration, storage areas, hallways, corridors, and storerooms. Supervise the banquet sanitation operation and timing of service out of the kitchen and into all banquet areas. Ensures prompt delivery and quality control from point of departure to arrival. Conduct/attend all required department trainings and meetings. Perform any other duties required by management.   QUALIFICATIONS:   Minimum one years’ experience in a Banquet Operations role. Large convention hotel / high volume business experience strongly preferred. Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. Candidate must be comfortable speaking to guests and conducting meetings. Strong computer and technical skills to include on-line purchasing systems. Union environment experience preferred. Must possess the ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations. Ability to always maintain a positive and professional demeanor and composure.