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Conference and Banqueting Manager - Derbyshire

Employer
Delta Hotels By Marriott – Country Clubs & North West Cluster
Location
Derby, Derbyshire
Salary
Competitive for every hour worked, staff meals, leisure membership & global hotel discount program
Closing date
19 Jun 2018
Conference and Banqueting Manager - Derbyshire

Posting Date Jun 06, 2018
Job Number 18001GXM
Job Category Event Management
Location Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Derbyshire, Derbyshire
Brand Marriott Hotels Resorts /JW Marriott
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Management

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Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel & Country Club offers its associates a competitive salary, gym membership, staff meals, car parking and generous global hotel discounts for you, your friends and family.

This four star hotel has a focus on culinary excellence and provides staff with extensive, ongoing training and development. Marriott International is the worlds largest hotel company and provides associates with exciting long term career opportunities.

Ideally placed in Morley, just north of Derby, Breadsall Priory holds the distinction of being the oldest Marriott location in the world; our elegant Priory rooms date back to 1260.

At Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel no two days are the same, with an exciting blend of guests and large events. Our hotel is a great place to develop your skills, supporting weddings, prolific golf events, sports teams, extensive leisure facilities and contemporary British dining at our hotel's on-site Priory Restaurant.

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott Internationals flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.


JOB SUMMARY

Directs and motivates team while personally assisting in providing high quality service based on requirements and standards. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Provides clear and concise communications to everyone having ownership in the success of the event. Identifies training opportunities and plans a strategy to accomplish goals.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Banquet Operations

Projects supply needs for the department, (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props).

Applies knowledge of all laws, as they relate to an event.

Understands the impact of Banquet operations on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.

Adheres to and reinforces all standards, policies, and procedures.

Maintains established sanitation levels.

Manages departmental inventories and maintains equipment.

Uses banquet beverage records to control liquor costs and manage the banquet beverage perpetual inventory.

Schedules banquet service staff to forecast and service standards, while maximizing profits.

Assists team in developing lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth.

Participating in and Leading Banquet Teams

Sets goals and delegates tasks to improve departmental performance.

Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet team.

Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine with emphasis on current event trends.

Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff.

Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.

Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

Strives to improve service performance.

Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures.

Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

Monitors progress and leads discussion with staff each period.

Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.

Reviews quarterly Meeting Planner Survey results and participates in the development and implementation of corrective action to address service challenges; focuses on continuous improvement of guest satisfaction.

Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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