Banquet Manager - MO

POSITION:
Banquet Manager - Embassy Suites Plaza
CULINAIRE @ Embassy Suites Plaza
US - MO - Kansas City

POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you a self-motivated, service-oriented professional with a true passion for the hospitality industry? Are you looking to join an innovative, stable company that offers a creative and entrepreneurial work environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement? If this describes you, apply now! Bring your determination, creativity and management skills and join a nationally growing food and beverage management company looking to hire the best!

CULINAIRE, a dynamic, privately-owned company headquartered in Texas, is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organized Banquet Manager for the Embassy Suites Plaza in Kansas City. You will report to the Food and Beverage Director and must be able to perform effectively in each of these areas:

* Hiring, training and supervision of the banquet wait staff and house staff in the set-up and service of banquets
* Adherence to CULINAIRE's high service standards
* Scheduling of staff and control of labor expenses
* Inventory management of smallwares, linens and furniture

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Our ideal candidate will have:

* At least 2 years of banquet management or supervisory experience
* Strong floor presence
* High energy and ability to work multiple events at any given time
* Strong background in staff training to achieve and maintain desired service levels
* Good communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work flexible hours and be available to work afternoons, evenings and weekends when
events are held
* Good job stability and excellent references
* Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management is preferred

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a diverse collection of accounts including cultural arts centers, hotels, restaurants, private clubs, and special event venues. We add value to our clients' enterprises by maintaining a distinctively high level of quality in our cuisine and service. We offer our associates an entrepreneurial atmosphere with continued growth and leadership opportunities. Our best managers have a passion for the industry and a strong desire to learn and take on more responsibility. We offer a competitive base salary plus medical, dental, life, disability and life insurance, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and vacation.

CONTACT DETAILS:
CULINAIRE
Sherri Dark
Corporate Recruiter