Assistant Banquet Manager at Ashland Hills Hotel

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Banquet Manager to join our team at Ashland Hills FB, AHRES. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Banquet Manager in overseeing the daily operations of our banquet department. This includes ensuring that all events are executed flawlessly, managing staff, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. The Assistant Banquet Manager will also be responsible for maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring that all equipment is in good working order.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a banquet or event management role
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field
• Experience with event planning software
• Experience managing a team of staff members

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Banquet Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the banquet department
• Ensure that all events are executed flawlessly and to the highest standards
• Manage staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working order

Skills:

As the Assistant Banquet Manager, you will use your excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure that all events are executed flawlessly. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in managing staff and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. You will also use your ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to ensure that all events are staffed appropriately. Additionally, your ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds will be necessary in setting up and breaking down events. Experience with event planning software and managing a team of staff members will be beneficial in this role.

Why work for us?

• Competitive Company Benefits for Full Time Employees – 4 Medical plans to choose from through Kaiser Permanente and Aetna, a Dental plan through SunLife Financial, and a Vision plan through SunLife Financial using the VSP network.
• A Retirement plan through the company sponsored 401k plan which includes a company match
• Company paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage for Full Time Employees
• Local Discounts at our other properties - We work with properties all over the Portland Metro area, as a member of our team you have the opportunity to receive special discounts some of our properties (discounts on parking, meals, staycations and fitness/racquet facilities)
• Paid Time Off (Paid sick time for all employees, PTO for Full Time Employees)
• Great EAP Benefits, day one! - As a member of our team you will have access to an array of benefits and resources starting on your first day, including 3 Free Counseling Sessions, Access to Gym Memberships & On Demand Fitness Class Discounts Free Confidential Legal Advice and so much more!

**We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.