Assistant Banquet Manager

Does the thought of making an impact on someone's special day excite you?

Do you believe an event is only as successful as the comradery of the team executing the event?

Do you think you have what it takes to work with the front and back of the house?

Do you dislike routine jobs, and want an opportunity that offers a different event/set-up each day?

If you answered yes to all the questions above, then you should know Congressional Country Club is seeking an Assistant Banquet Manager.

Congressional Country Club is looking for Team Members who believe the impossible is possible. Driven to continuously make a positive impact on the organization and believe that as a team we accomplish more.

What will be expected of you:

• Performing all Job Duties required of a Banquet Server
• Supervising all Banquet team members professionally and effectively
• Effectively creating department schedules to ensure efficient service
• Verbally communicating in a calm, positive manner during the event with the Culinary, Catering Sales Team, and host and banquet staff to ensure the timely execution of events.
• Preparing banquet re-caps with accuracy for accounting purposes
• Acknowledging all guests and responding promptly to their needs, however busy and whatever time of day
• Controlling the quality of all food served
• Meticulously plans events by consulting with the Catering Sales Team to ensure execution is achieved at the highest level
• Maintains constant communication with the banquet team and guests. Is the on-site contact to ensure all expectations are met and or exceeded.
• Conducts interviews carefully outlining the functions of the position for which a potential colleague is being interviewed
• Conducts regular meetings with the Catering Director and Catering Team to continuously evaluate strategies and ideas for enhancements to benefit the guest experience
• Projects the visions of the department and measures progress
• Review scheduling and labor needs to meet the needs of the members/guests as well as maximize efficiency
• Conducts regular staff meetings, pre-shift and post-shift meetings to build rapport and ensure staff is well-informed
• Schedules and supplies the Banquet Housemen with important information regarding every event that requires an event order.
• Ordering and receiving banquet supplies
• Consistently conducting department line-ups and doing the daily check-in
• Conducting monthly inventory

How we determine your qualifications:

• 3 years of demonstrated hotel banquet experience preferred
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Availability during peak operating times, ie: Weekends, Holidays, and Special Events
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette
• Ability to lift/transport at least 50 pounds
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound leadership and managerial skills
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and guest satisfaction
• Previous serving experience preferred

Benefits:

• This is a Full-Time Position
• Complimentary meals
• Complimentary parking
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (Available for Full and Part Time Team Members)
• FSA
• 401K with a match
• Employee Discounts Golf, Tennis, Fitness Apparel/Items
• Congressional offers competitive benefits focused on total well-being and dependent aid as we aim to help you achieve a healthy work and personal life.

CCC is an EOE