Conference & Banqueting Manager

Set in a stunning location overlooking the beach and newly refurbished, the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious Conference & Banqueting Leader to join the management team. Reporting to the Operations Manger and Multi-Property Hotel Manager, you will have full autonomy to oversee the Banqueting operation on property, managing all events to a high standard whilst maximising financial performance.
Directs and motivates the team while personally 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.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary
Bonus scheme
Private Healthcare
Company Pension
Fantastic career opportunities by joining the worlds largest hotel group
Generous travel perks including discounted room rates for yourself, family and friends
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary staff meals when on duty
Complimentary use of our on-site gym
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual associate events
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Banquet Operations
Projects supply needs for the department, (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props).
Maintains and 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.
Ensures established sanitation levels are maintained.
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.
Develops lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth.
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 as needed.
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.We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.We are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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