1859 isn't the number of properties owned and managed by the company, nor the year in which 1859 Historic Hotels began business. It is the year one of America's favorite hotels welcomed its first guests in San Antonio, Texas, on the site of a small brewery next to the Alamo.

That inn, now The Historic Menger Hotel, is one of the unique properties that benefit from the hands-on ownership/management skills of a company that sees each property as a distinct entity.

Calling on knowledge gained from almost 100 years of experience, 1859 Historic Hotels blends classic hospitality skills with state-of-the-art technology to provide effective management styles for any situation.

1859-Historic Hotels, Ltd. and Overton Hotel and Conference Center is an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V employer.

Other hotels in Lubbock, or the whole of West Texas for that matter, can't come close to providing the level and breadth of service guests will experience at the Overton Hotel and Conference Center. As the newest full-service hotel in Lubbock, we take great pride in offering accommodations and amenities comparable with the best hotels and conference centers you find in larger cities.

We're proud to be conveniently located in the West Texas city of Lubbock, a city replete with charm, culture, history and a thriving business, Texas Tech University, sports, music and medical community.

Whether providing an impressive spot for private or government businesses gatherings in West Texas, The Overton Hotel and Conference Center has everything needed for a fun getaway or productive event.

The Overton Hotel and Conference Center is complete with a trendy modern design, upscale restaurant and custom ballroom and meeting space and is the ideal destination for corporate events, weddings, university groups, and visitors to Lubbock.

No other hotel provides the convenience, style and service offered by the upscale Overton Hotel and Conference Center in Lubbock, Texas. From state associations and local corporate events to regional meetings drawing professionals from all over West Texas, the Overton Hotel and Conference center is every professional association's best bet for an incomparable meeting and event space in Lubbock, Texas. We are also proud to host groups from Oklahoma, New Mexico and Colorado. Groups attending health care conferences and medical professionals find our location especially convenient because of our proximity to so many of the area's medical centers.

With its architectural beauty, inspiring interior design, incomparable guest services, delectable dining and luxurious accommodations, the Overton Hotel and Conference Center provides cutting-edge conference amenities for business events, weddings, and all manner of group gatherings. Complete with 20,000 square feet of meeting space and 11,250 square feet of column-free ballroom space contains all the resources needed for effective, memorable and productive events including:

• Sound-Insulating Walls to Convert Space into Three Separate Rooms
• Four Smaller Meeting Rooms and Two Executive Board Rooms
• Spacious and Flexible Pre-Function Areas
• Modern and Fully Wired Business Center
• Wired and Wireless Internet Access
• State-of-the-Art Audio-Visual Equipment

The Hotel Offers:

• Connected 15-Story Full-Service Hotel Tower
• 303 Upscale Rooms and Suites
• Complimentary Parking
• Relaxing Restaurant and Bar
• Fitness Facility and Outdoor Pool

Responsibilities:

Oversees the daily operation of the Banquet department. Organizes and facilities each event to Hotel standards. Handles scheduling, training, service standards, maintenance of equipment and set-up of operation. Also responsible for discipline of staff as well as following the financial guidelines for the department. Position reports to the Food and Beverage Manager.

Execute all events at Hotel

Assist Food and Beverage Director with any specific needs or projects

Equipment control, linen, china etc...

Manage schedule, training and maintenance of Banquet staff,  House attendants and Audio Visual staff.

Develop standard sets for all food events as directed by Food and Beverage Manager

• Works with the Catering Sales staff, Chef and others to schedule/coordinate personnel requirements for private functions.
• Serves as liaison between banquet service personnel and communicates with property departments to coordinate logistics for an event.
• Coordinates logistics with any third party vendors if required for an event.
• Communicates with member or guest to finalize details of the event.
• Attends menu tasting if required for event.
• Assists with all aspects of event coordination, including review and follow up.
• Provides ‘day-of” coordination for the client.
• Holds pre-function meeting with servers to ensure smooth, efficient service; assigns server stations and coordinates the timing of courses.
• Ensures that all banquet staff are well-groomed and in proper uniform (including name tags).
• Assures proper inventory of all banquet service equipment and supplies to meet required needs.
• Acts as Head Server at special, private functions and may greet and seat guests (as necessary).
• Handles any member or guest complaints during an event.
• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates banquet service staff.
• Regularly inspects all front- and back-of-the-house service areas and equipment to assure that sanitation, safety, energy management, preventive maintenance and other standards for the department are met.
• Assures that all functions are properly staffed in accordance with the approved banquet staffing schedule
• Assures the neatness, cleanliness and safety of all banquet areas.
• Participates in scheduled staff and management meetings including BEO meetings.
• Assumes Closing Manager and/or Manager on Duty (MOD) responsibilities when assigned.
• Conducts after-event evaluations to improve quality and efficiency of banquet functions.
• Ensures that all appropriate charges are billed correctly to each event and forwarded to the accounting department for billing.
• Plans professional development and training activities for staff.
• Assists with ensuring that department budget is strictly adhered to and that all costs are controlled.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that would include weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Perform other duties as appropriate and directed by management.

This description is not exhaustive of all job tasks but a guide, and tasks may be added or removed by the immediate supervisor according to the changes that may occur in the working environment.

Requirements:

Interested candidates are asked to provide, cover letter, resume and salary requirement to be considered for the position.

Experienced in all aspects of banquet service. 4 Diamond Hotel experience preferred but not required.

2 - 3 years as banquet manager experience in a luxury setting.

Knowledge of control costs.

Excellent motivational skills.

Excellent leader and trainer.

Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail