Director of Banquets - Omni Hotels & Resorts

Overview

La Mansion del Rio

The Omni La Mansion del Rio is ideally nestled along the historic Riverwalk among the banks of the Paseo del Rio in downtown San Antonio. It is within easy walking distance of the famous Alamo, El Mercado, La Villita District, Spanish governor’s Palace, San Antonio Convention Center and other well-known landmarks.

Omni La Mansion del Rio’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni La Mansion del Rio may be your perfect match.

Job Description

To ensure proper servicing of all Banquet Functions and assist in the operation and management of the Banquet Department; to disseminate information on event orders, to service and set-up personnel insuring accurate, timely functions as well as professional and courteous service. Responsible for up-selling and attaining pre-determined labor goals, and supervision of all Food & Beverage related events on and off property.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for controlling all aspects in the execution of banquet function
• Effectively supervise the Banquet staff during all food and beverage service
• Coordinating every aspect of the Banquet staff during all food and beverage service
• Assist the Director of Food & Beverage in the complete operation of the Banquet Department to include schedules, event orders, resumes, banquet tickets, daily spreadsheets
• Banquet Managers should be able to open and close day-to-day operation
• Complete Banquet Employee reviews and attendance history
• Supervision of Banquet Captains, Servers and Housepersons in service, room set-ups, clean up and payroll administration
• Comply with staffing guides and punch detail reports
• Assist in keeping necessary inventories on equipment, food and beverage items
• Provide Director of Food & Beverage with day-to-day reports on groups and employees
• Being able to complete and understand all paperwork; Ace Forms, cash bar procedures, safety check list report, etc.
• Responsible for adhering to hotel policies and procedures
• Must assist/conduct all designated staff/pre-function meetings
• Conduct monthly OST Meetings
• Maintain training sheets and disciplinary action

Qualifications

• Enforcement and adhere to all liquor laws
• Must become winequest certified
• Must have alcohol training certification (TABC) and food manager certification
• Maintain liquor as per par level, make requisitions daily for bottle to bottle exchange
• 2-3 years of previous high-volume
• Banquet experience is required
• High School Degree or Equivalent; Some College Preferred
• Exceptional people skills preferred
• Must be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform professionally under high levels of stress
• Computer skills required
• Flexibility in availability to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.