We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Banquet Manager to join our team at soulspajackson. As a Banquet Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the Banquet Department, with a focus on cost control and exceptional guest service.

• Oversee all aspects of a banquet or event, including set-up, serving, and cleanup.
• Hire, train, coach, and review banquet staff.
• Approach all encounters with guests, internal and external, in a friendly manner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.
• Prepare schedules for Banquet employees.
• Prepare payroll & tip distribution for the Banquet department.
• Assist as necessary in the setup, service, and breakdown of banquet functions.
• Coordinate all banquet-related food and beverage requirements with the appropriate department(s).
• Keep kitchen informed of accurate counts for plating.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate all Banquet Team.
• Review menu/service with Catering Manager.
• Maintain up-to-date details on banquet functions and communicate with the Banquet team.
• Respond to guests' requests as needed.
• Prepare banquet checks, obtain guest signatures, and inform clients of payment procedures at the completion of all assigned functions.
• Prepare a liquor requisition for banquet bars.
• Responsible for safety and cleanliness of service area.
• Attend Weekly Food & Beverage Meeting to ensure proper communication between departments.
• Attend BEO meetings.
• Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees, and other departments.
• Ensure that pre-meal meetings are conducted for all functions.
• Submit orders for all supplies for approval and maintain inventory levels.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of food and beverage/hospitality leadership experience required.
• Banquet or event experience required.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Able to utilize payroll systems, and transferrable knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, and other computer-based programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Long hours, sometimes required, including nights and weekends.

Medium work - exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Ability to stand for long hours at a time.