Opportunity: Assistant Banquet Manager

Supervise banquet operations in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Catering Sales Manager - Banquet Manager - Catering Director

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Supervise the set up, and breakdown of function rooms in accordance with event order specifications.
• Visually inspect function rooms and equipment prior to functions for cleanliness, proper inventory, and set-up.
• Check staff attendance according to schedules, and adjust and reassign server stations as necessary in order to provide quality service during functions.
• Oversee serving staff to ensure that all federal, state, local and corporate regulations and policies are adhered to in the serving of alcoholic beverages.
• Abide by Hersha accounting policies and practices to ensure SOX compliance.
• Enter billing information into point of sale in order to generate a final guest check.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous banquet experience equivalent training required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

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