Banquet Manager

Property Name
Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel and Conference Center
Job Title
Banquet Manager
Location
New Jersey-Northern/Newark
City
East Rutherford
Work Permit
Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
Management Position
Yes
Accommodation
No
Email
Industry
Hotel/Resort
Position Categories
F&B - Banquets

Corporate Overview

Pollin Miller Hospitality Strategies, Inc. (PMHS) is a leading hotel management company based in Washington, DC. The company manages full service and select service hotel assets, providing development, technical consulting, on-site management, and accounting expertise. The company is a preferred management company for various families of brands such as Hilton Worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and Choice International.
PMHS's operating philosophy is to achieve financial objectives that satisfy the needs of our capital partners. We place the financial success of each asset we manage ahead of all other preferences. In the process, we are determined to do business the way it should be done: with vision, commitment, and the highest integrity.

Job Description

Oversee Banquet Department of a 427 room conference center with over 30,000 square feet of meeting space.

Responsible for hiring and training service staff.

Meet with group contact to review event and additional needs.

Inspect banquet rooms and storage space for cleanliness and maintenance issues.

Work with Sales/Catering team to ensure the guest expectations are exceeded.

Prepare Banquet Checks and present to clients.

Prepare weekly schedule and approval of payroll.

Process banquet gratuity reports.

Hold pre shift meetings with staff.

Anticipate Guests needs in advance.

 

Job Requirements

MUST HAVE PRIOR BIG BOX HOTEL OR CONFERENCE CENTER  EXPERIENCE.

MUST HAVE UNION EXPERIENCE.

4 years minimum banquet management experience.

Ability to multitask- overall hotel food and beverage operations management required.

Meet Starwood Service Standards.

Must be able to engage the guest.

Strong written verbal and computer skills.

Detail Oriented.

LISTENS and communicates well.

Strong Leadership abilities needed.

Knowledge of Spanish language helpful.