Assistant Banquet Manager

1 month ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Marriott International Full time
Job Number
Job Category Event Management
Location Gaylord Gnrl Jackson Showboat, 2812 Opryland Drive, Nashville, Tennessee, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY


Entry level management position that assists in leading the banquet staff while personally assisting in executing events based on requirements and standards.

Assists in developing and directing team to provide consistent, high quality service.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Supporting Management of Department Operations and Inventories

  • Assists in managing departmental inventories and assets including par levels and maintenance of equipment.
  • Maintains attendance log for banquet employees.
  • Maintains and enforces established sanitation levels.
  • Adheres to and reinforces all standards, policies, and procedures (SOPs, LSOPs, etc.).
  • Ensures employee awareness of the event phase portion of the Meeting Planner Survey and Guest Satisfaction Scores.
  • Orders supplies for the department (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props, and other service equipment needs).
  • Uses banquet beverage "Use" records to guide banquet beverage supervisor in controlling liquor costs, managing the banquet beverage perpetual inventory and requisitioning liquor.
  • Understands the impact Banquet operations has on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Assists in scheduling banquet service staff to forecast and service standards, while maximizing profits.

Participating in and Assisting in Leading Banquet Teams

  • Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
  • Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.
  • Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine, and overall event presentation.

Providing and Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

  • 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.
  • Strives to improve service performance.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

  • Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
  • Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
  • Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.
  • 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.
The hourly pay range for this position is $26.44 to $34.62.

Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits.

Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting.

Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.


Why have less when you can have MORE - all under one roof? Rooted in our expertise and leadership in meetings and experiences, Gaylord Hotels intentionally deliver environments, services and programming that bring people together in an extraordinary way.

The heart of our brand are STARs, who are creative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to providing thoughtful, big-hearted service to guests.

At Gaylord, we provide STARs with opportunities well beyond that of a traditional hotel-offering you endless career opportunities, the extras, and MORE.

In joining Gaylord, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.


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