Event/Banquet Manager - Davidson Hospitality Group
Gatlinburg, TN
About the Job
Property Description
The Park Vista - A Doubletree by Hilton Hotel is a premier mountain resort located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offering a unique and picturesque work environment for job applicants seeking a rewarding career in hospitality. Joining the team at The Park Vista means being part of a property known for its stunning views, warm hospitality, and exceptional guest experiences. The hotel offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary, events, and more, providing a diverse and fulfilling career path. The Park Vista is dedicated to creating a culture that values teamwork, guest satisfaction, and professional growth. Employees can expect to work in a scenic and welcoming environment, where they can showcase their skills, advance their career, and be part of a team that creates unforgettable memories for guests. Joining the team at The Park Vista presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a renowned mountain resort that is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Overview
The Banquet Manager assists with hiring and training all banquet staff including scheduling and monthly meetings, illustrating proper techniques and etiquette for all styles of service. Supervise the set up of functions to include placement of linens, silver, china and glassware according to event specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment 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 staffs, as well as the guest host to ensure timely execution of events, quality service, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations and corporate standards.
Responsibilities
• Constantly. Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
• Constantly. Ensure that labor costs are aligned with the forecast.
• Constantly. Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Constantly. Know food preparation and service.
• Constantly. Promote employee empowerment.
• Constantly. Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Constantly. Select, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel employees according to Davidson policies and procedures.
• Constantly. Utilize knowledge of physical capabilities of banquet space.
• Constantly. Complete all necessary paperwork, meeting all due dates.
• Frequently. Know basic bar terminology and wine service.
• Frequently. Order supplies for banquet department.
• Frequently. Oversee and assist in collection of payments for banquet functions.
• Frequently. Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
• Frequently. Responsible for monthly inventory of all banquet equipment.
• Frequently. Set up banquet rooms for functions (chairs, tables, linens, etc.).
• Frequently. Solve unusual customer requests creatively.
• Occasionally. Attend required meetings.
• Occasionally. Conduct performance appraisals.
• Occasionally. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include
Qualifications
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
• Previous supervisory/management experience and skills.
• 2 years banquet management experience preferred
• Requires high school reasoning & language level.
• Requires computer skills.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
• No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.
Benefits
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owne
The Park Vista - A Doubletree by Hilton Hotel is a premier mountain resort located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offering a unique and picturesque work environment for job applicants seeking a rewarding career in hospitality. Joining the team at The Park Vista means being part of a property known for its stunning views, warm hospitality, and exceptional guest experiences. The hotel offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary, events, and more, providing a diverse and fulfilling career path. The Park Vista is dedicated to creating a culture that values teamwork, guest satisfaction, and professional growth. Employees can expect to work in a scenic and welcoming environment, where they can showcase their skills, advance their career, and be part of a team that creates unforgettable memories for guests. Joining the team at The Park Vista presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a renowned mountain resort that is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Overview
The Banquet Manager assists with hiring and training all banquet staff including scheduling and monthly meetings, illustrating proper techniques and etiquette for all styles of service. Supervise the set up of functions to include placement of linens, silver, china and glassware according to event specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment 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 staffs, as well as the guest host to ensure timely execution of events, quality service, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations and corporate standards.
Responsibilities
• Constantly. Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
• Constantly. Ensure that labor costs are aligned with the forecast.
• Constantly. Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Constantly. Know food preparation and service.
• Constantly. Promote employee empowerment.
• Constantly. Report all unsafe conditions immediately.
• Constantly. Select, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel employees according to Davidson policies and procedures.
• Constantly. Utilize knowledge of physical capabilities of banquet space.
• Constantly. Complete all necessary paperwork, meeting all due dates.
• Frequently. Know basic bar terminology and wine service.
• Frequently. Order supplies for banquet department.
• Frequently. Oversee and assist in collection of payments for banquet functions.
• Frequently. Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
• Frequently. Responsible for monthly inventory of all banquet equipment.
• Frequently. Set up banquet rooms for functions (chairs, tables, linens, etc.).
• Frequently. Solve unusual customer requests creatively.
• Occasionally. Attend required meetings.
• Occasionally. Conduct performance appraisals.
• Occasionally. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include
Qualifications
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
• Previous supervisory/management experience and skills.
• 2 years banquet management experience preferred
• Requires high school reasoning & language level.
• Requires computer skills.
• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
• No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.
Benefits
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owne
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