· Responsible for the timely execution and service for all Member Events and Banquet functions.
· Assists the Banquet Operations Manager in scheduling staffing requirements for each event, and ensuring that no un-authorized labour costs are incurred.
· Responsible for inspecting and performing quality checks for every event prior to the scheduled start time of the event.
· Responsible for holding pre-function meetings with all banquet staff to communicate all planned details, and lastminute changes as outlined on the Banquet Event Order.
· Serves as liaison between Banquet Staff, Catering Staff, and Culinary Staff.
· Responsible for the timely communication to the culinary staff of event attendance, event timing, and event changes as they occur.
· Ensure that all functions are set up in accordance to the Banquet Event Order and banquet set up standards, and ready for use in a timely manner.
· Ensures that all banquet staff is in their prescribed, clean, and pressed uniform, well groomed per the club’s dress code.
· Responsible for performing a regular maintenance review of all function space(s) areas by performing walkthroughs, writing maintenance requests, and following up that all maintenance requests are completed.
· Regularly inspects all front and back of the house service areas and equipment to assure that sanitation, safety, energy management, preventative maintenance, and other standards are met.
· Responsible for the monthly inventory of all banquet service equipment, linens and supplies to meet required needs.
· Enforces the service standards for all banquet events, meetings and related operations including innovative and creative food and beverage/bar displays.
· Accepts member/guest complaints and works with Director of Catering, Banquet Operations Manager, and/or Catering Manager to provide a solution in a timely and professional manner.
· Handles employee concerns, promotes a positive work environment, and promotes a positive team atmosphere with other Banquet Managers and all other management and staff.
· Finalizes Banquet Event Order on a daily basis with all necessary billing information for the Accounting department.
· Continues to acquire knowledge of the latest trends of special events and service by studying trade publications, and attending seminars.
· Initiates new policies and procedures where appropriate to further improve the department.
· Helps to set and meet departmental goals as set by the Banquet management team.
· Assists the Banquet Operations Manager with the ongoing training and coaching of all of the banquet staff as required.
· Performs all other duties as assigned by HOD.