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Marriott International the world’s largest hotel company with more than 500 global locations and 600,000 associates worldwide is redefining hospitality so that our guests can experience "Wonderful Hospitality, Always." Combining old school, classic elegance and impressive grandeur with a contemporary, holistic approach, Hanbury Manor Marriott delivers premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted experiences for the discerning. We are now recruiting for a dynamic and passionate Conference and Banqueting Manager to join our magnificent hotel. Have fun working alongside a great team and enjoy a world where career progression opportunities and world class training is available to you. We enjoy crafting bespoke journeys for you. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, progressive, hands-on leader to lead our energetic and enthusiastic team at the historic Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel. The successful candidate would shape the team to achieve Marriott UK’s Destination 30 strategy.
Job Responsibility:
Directs and motivates conference and banqueting team while personally assisting in providing high quality service based on requirements and standards
Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection
Provides clear and concise communications to everyone servicing the event
Identifies training opportunities and plans a strategy to accomplish goals
Projects supply needs for the department (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props)
Applies knowledge of all laws as they relate to an event
Understands the impact of Banquet operations on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction
Adheres to and reinforces all standards, policies, and procedures
Maintains established sanitation levels
Manages departmental inventories and maintains equipment
Uses banquet beverage records to control liquor costs and manage the banquet beverage perpetual inventory
Schedules banquet service staff to forecast and service standards, while maximizing profits
Assists team in developing lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth
Sets goals and delegates tasks to improve departmental performance
Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet team
Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine with emphasis on current event trends
Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff
Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events
Sets a positive example for guest relations
Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints
Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service
Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters
Strives to improve service performance
Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement
Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees
Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures
Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals
Monitors progress and leads discussion with staff each period
Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans
Reviews quarterly Meeting Planner Survey results and participates in the development and implementation of corrective action to address service challenges
Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area
OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major
2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area
What we offer:
Competitive Salary
28 days holiday including bank holidays increasing to a maximum of 35 days with each year of service
Discount in our Vardons Restaurant/Spa/Golf
Complimentary private healthcare via AXA
Fantastic management Bonus Scheme
Length of service rewards
Monthly/yearly recognition schemes
Extensive training both internally and externally
World-class career opportunities internationally within Marriott hotels tailored to your specific needs
Heavily discounted room rates for you & friends and family
Professional learning and development opportunities
Complimentary meals on duty
Complimentary dry cleaning
Complimentary use of Gym
Annual parties, Christmas lunches, Summer BBQ's and Easter celebrations