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Summary
Banquet Manager
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 2 years of experience
Location 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Category Hotel
Cuisine Washington DC

Banquet Manager


Description
The Hotel

Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can be found just beyond every curve.

Location:

The Watergate Hotel is centrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and elegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance of the best the city has to offer.

Strategic Intent:

Hires, trains and directs the banquet staff in servicing all banquet activities in order to ensure a successful function and repeat business.

Organizational Structure:

REPORTS TO: Managing Director

General Duties and Responsibilities:

-Supervise the set up of function rooms to include placement of linens, silver, china, and glassware according to event order specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment prior to functions for cleanliness, proper inventory, and set up.

-Verbally communicate, in a calm, positive demeanor, during the course of the function with the kitchen, service, beverage, convention services, and engineering staff, as well as the guest host to ensure timely execution of events, quality service, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, local safety and health regulations and corporate standards.

-Supervise clean-up of function room and proper breakdown and storage of equipment.

-Enter billing information into point of sale/automated sales system in order to generate a final

guest check. Process payroll for each event which includes calculating number of hours worked and gratuity distribution.

-Check staff attendance according to schedules, adjust and reassign server stations, as necessary, in order to provide quality service during functions.

-Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

-Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

-Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Experience and Requirements:

-Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition.

-Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette. Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware. Knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local health and safety regulations. Ability to grasp, lift, carry or transport up to 50 pounds. Ability to operate various food and beverage equipment present at a function. Ability to set realistic goals and standards.

-Each of the items listed is considered an essential function of the position. However, the duties, responsibilities and requirements presented in this job description are intended to be broad based and high level and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all roles or responsibilities for the position. The Company reserves the right to alter the duties and responsibilities of the position.

It is Company policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including by providing reasonable accommodations that do not constitute an undue hardship on the Company. Employees or applicants should direct requests for accommodation to Director of Human Resources.


The Hotel

Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can be found just beyond every curve.

Location:

The Watergate Hotel is centrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and elegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance of the best the city has to offer.

Strategic Intent:

Hires, trains and directs the banquet staff in servicing all banquet activities in order to ensure a successful function and repeat business.

Organizational Structure:

REPORTS TO: Managing Director

General Duties and Responsibilities:

-Supervise the set up of function rooms to include placement of linens, silver, china, and glassware according to event order specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment prior to functions for cleanliness, proper inventory, and set up.

-Verbally communicate, in a calm, positive demeanor, during the course of the function with the kitchen, service, beverage, convention services, and engineering staff, as well as the guest host to ensure timely execution of events, quality service, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, local safety and health regulations and corporate standards.

-Supervise clean-up of function room and proper breakdown and storage of equipment.

-Enter billing information into point of sale/automated sales system in order to generate a final

guest check. Process payroll for each event which includes calculating number of hours worked and gratuity distribution.

-Check staff attendance according to schedules, adjust and reassign server stations, as necessary, in order to provide quality service during functions.

-Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

-Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

-Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Experience and Requirements:

-Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition.

-Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette. Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and serviceware. Knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local health and safety regulations. Ability to grasp, lift, carry or transport up to 50 pounds. Ability to operate various food and beverage equipment present at a function. Ability to set realistic goals and standards.

-Each of the items listed is considered an essential function of the position. However, the duties, responsibilities and requirements presented in this job description are intended to be broad based and high level and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all roles or responsibilities for the position. The Company reserves the right to alter the duties and responsibilities of the position.

It is Company policy to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including by providing reasonable accommodations that do not constitute an undue hardship on the Company. Employees or applicants should direct requests for accommodation to Director of Human Resources.



Details
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 2 years of experience
Location 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Category Hotel
Cuisine Washington DC

Skills
Basic Beers/Spirits Knowledge
-Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
-Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times
an communicate well with guests. Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
By applying you confirm you have these skills.


2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA