Located in the heart of Chicago, The University Club of Chicago has an opportunity for a dynamic, experienced Banquet Manager. This opportunity will provide a superior work environment with a dynamic food and beverage team that will allow you to achieve your personal best working with some of Chicago's top food and beverage professionals.
Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience in a four star or better hotel or private club environment which emphasizes personalized customer service. In addition to this great opporunity, the University Club of Chicago offers competitive wages, incredible benefits, and great place to work!
Essential Job Functions
· Works with Catering Director, Banquet Chef, and others to schedule and coordinate personnel requirements for private functions
· Develops detailed plans for each catered events in conjunction with the Club’s function committee (Assistant Manager, Banquet Chef, Catering Director, and Director of Housekeeping), as necessary
· Serves as liaison between banquet service personnel and other staff members on the Club’s function committee
· Follows diagrams of buffet tables and other guest function room set-up needs given by catering
· Holds pre-function meetings to ensure smooth, efficient service; assigns server stations and coordinates timing of courses
· Ensures that all banquet staff is well groomed and in proper uniforms (including name tags)
· Assist with ongoing sales efforts for group and local banquet business
· Prepares weekly service schedule utilizing staff effectively while watching labor costs.
Job Qualifications
· High School Diploma or equivalent.
· 3 to 5 years banquet experience.
· PC computer knowledge require. Delphi and Club Tec knowledge is a plus.
· Positive and outgoing attitude.
· Basic understanding of food terminology and cooking techniques.
· Have working knowledge of food ingredients and wine service.
· Prior food and beverage operations experience (including supervisory experience) at banquet director level in an upscale/luxury hotel or restaurant.
· Have working knowledge of food and beverage products, services and current trends.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to stand for long periods of time, up to 6 hours, with few opportunities to sit or rest.
· Ability to move quickly throughout various areas of the Club for operations and troubleshooting.
· Ability to lift products, supplies, and various pieces of equipment more than 50 lbs.
· Ability to effectively organize all areas of the front-of-house banquet operations and staff.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Weekly day range:
Work Location: In person