Banquet manager Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

Banquet Supervisor

The purpose of the Banquet Supervisor is to set, maintain, clean, and refresh all meeting and special event spaces within the Central Park Boathouse. The supervisor will oversee the set up and operations of the team. In addition, this position will also be responsible for organizing all storage areas and maintain end of month inventory reports for banquet equipment and supplies.

Essential Functions

• Work with Banquet Manager and Housemen to set up private function areas with appropriate equipment and materials including tables, chairs, linens, and any other items requested.
• Key attention to detail with properly setting event spaces according to management standards and floor plans.
• Knowledge of banquet stations set up and types of equipment required as per SOPs.
• Oversee the tear down event spaces with housemen and Banquet Manager to include stripping rooms of furniture and resetting the room per specifications outlined on the banquet event order.
• Inspect banquet equipment for defects, cleanliness, and any other maintenance required.
• Monitor event spaces for cleanliness as well as F&B replenishing needs. This includes and not limited to changing soiled linens and properly straighten chairs and firing of F&B for stations.
• Maintain proper care by following safety guidelines during movement and storage of equipment.
• Continuously keep service corridors, pre-function space and storage areas clean, organized and unobstructed.
• Responsible to maintain and assist Banquet Manager with updates on monthly inventory reports for all banquet equipment and supplies.
• Support house team members during special events to include, monitoring food service, and beverage service including water drops, coffee service and ice deliveries. Making sure tables and space are free of garbage, dirty wares and clean napkins.
• Assist during special event operations assigned. This includes and not limited to assisting wait staff and operations with service that meets the highest standards of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain and organize banquets storage areas as well as create signage and labels for specific food stations based on upcoming BEOs.
• Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean.
• Supervise train and motivate banquets operations staff. Support Banquet Manager with after event feedback for post Event Recap.
• Assistance in overseeing/operating Coat Check if needed.
• Expectation to pull liquor req sheets and to return unused product to the shelf.
• Expectations to assist with buffet layout & dry setting.
• Duties performed in both indoor and outdoor settings with events taking place in the elements of all four seasons. Events may often include variable noise levels.
• Practice safe work habits and complete company and venue safety and general compliance training.
• Maintain a pleasant and collaborative attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and work well as a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of (2) years of banquets set up experience in large/high volume venue.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with wine service and liquor brands preferred.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, as well as bend, stretch, push and pull objects with support equipment.
• Able to work non-traditional shifts to include extended hours and flexible schedule including early mornings, weekends, days, nights and holidays.
• Ability to stand/walk throughout shift.
• Must be able to work well in high pressure situations and remain flexible during last minute additions or changes.
• Must possess good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel with ability to learn applicable databases and systems.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a Plus.
• Follow and encourage your team to follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to looking for and reporting any unsafe work conditions, and complete company-wide safety training and any additional job specific safety training.
• Report all safety incidents (injuries and illnesses) into the company's risk management system (Origami Risk) on the same day that the safety incident has been reported to you.

Compensation: $24-$28 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Working Conditions

• Location: Central Park Boathouse
• Physical demands include ability to lift/move/maneuver at least 40 lbs. Standing, walking, bending, reaching and repetitive motions.

Note:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.