Delivery hospitality, creating value... every customer, every time is our guarantee not only to our external guests, but to our team members. At Davidson, we know that is the people who operate our hotels that make the difference between average and exceptional performance. Our goal is to recruit, hire, train, support and retain the best hotel team members in the industry. We seek motivated team members who have a passion for service, know how to have fun and desire to provide legendary service. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, and 401k retirement plan. When you join Davidson Hotel Company, you become family. Join us today!

Delivering hospitality, creating value... every customer, every time is our guarantee not only to our external guests, but to our team members. At Davidson, we know that is the people who operate our hotels that make the difference between average and exceptional performance. Our goal is to recruit, hire, train, support and retain the best hotel team members in the industry. We seek motivated team members who have a passion for service, know how to have fun and desire to provide legendary service. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, and 401k retirement plan. When you join Davidson Hotel Company, you become family. Join us today!

Are you looking for a career? Are you ready for a bright future in the Hospitality industry? Davidson Hotel Company is the perfect place to pursue your professional career!

Established in 1974, Davidson Hotel Company is a rapidly growing hotel company based in Memphis, TN. We are a full-service hospitality company providing management, development, acquisition, accounting and consulting expertise for the lodging industry. Our portfolio of hotels is focused on upper 3 star and 4 star properties such as Hilton, Embassy, Renaissance, Marriott, Westin, Hyatt, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Radisson, and Doubletree.

We're seeking a Banquet Manager to lead at the high profile Hilton University of Florida and Conference Center in Gainesville Florida. Our full service hotel has 248 guestrooms and is also an IAAC Certified Conference Center with 25,000 square feet of versatile meeting space. Gainesville is within an hour of the gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to Florida’s largest and oldest University, numerous parks, lakes, and museums. Disney World and Busch gardens are within two hours. 

Duties

* Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
* Ensure that labor costs are aligned with the forecast.
* Keep work areas clean and organized.
* Know food preparation and service.
* Promote employee empowerment.
* Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
* Select, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel employees according to Davidson policies and procedures.
* Utilize knowledge of physical capabilities of banquet space.
* Complete all necessary paperwork, meeting all due dates.
* Know basic bar terminology and wine service.
* Order supplies for banquet department.
* Oversee and assist in collection of payments for banquet functions.
* Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
* Responsible for monthly inventory of all banquet equipment.
* Set up banquet rooms for functions (chairs, tables, linens, etc.).
* Solve unusual customer requests creatively.
* Attend required meetings.
* Conduct performance appraisals.

Requirements

* Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
* Previous supervisory/management experience and skills.
* Prefer two years banquet management experience.
* Requires computer skills.
* Read, write and speak English fluently.
* Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.
* Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V