Management Job Listing

Ass't Banquet Manager

Join us as we open the Norman, OK, Embassy Suites, scheduled to open Fall 2008. Career opportunity with company that owns over 70 upscale hotels. Hotel is very busy with extensive meeting facilities. Majority of hotels are in small cities where housing is affordable.

Property:
Embassy Suites Norman
Norman, OK
Managed by:
John Q Hammons Hotels Management LLC
Springfield, MO

 Why You Want to Work for Us

Great company with fantastic promotion opportunities.

 Who Will this Job Appeal To?

  • An individual who enjoys busy Banquet Departments specializing in innovative set-ups and upscale menus.
  • A person that enjoys working in a Banquet Department that is aggressively marketed.
  • Someone who enjoys a property that aggressively sells social and other catering functions.
  • Someone who wants to join a very progressive company.
  • An individual looking for promotion.

 Scope of this Position

  • Work closely with Banquet Manager to assure all groups receive great service.
  • Run informative line-ups each day and coordinate functions taking place in different meeting rooms at the same time.
  • Train and develop people to replace you to speed your own promotional opportunities.
  • Position will be responsible for supervising/managing/overseeing the following departments: Banquets
  • In preparing for this position, candidate ideally will have worked in at least the following departments or positions: Banquet Manager
  • This position reports to: Banquet Manager
  • Position will be required to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and week-ends.

 Job Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
Technical Requirements:
  • Experience supervising numerous banquets at the same time.
  • Experience handling multi-million dollar Banquet operations.
  • Maintain a balance between floor supervision, administration, employee training and mentoring, and hosting/communicating with groups.
  • Assure consistency in service through ongoing training.
  • Coordinate meal and set up requests with appropriate Departments.
  • Excellent communications with FO, Catering, and Sales.
  • Experience ordering supplies, lines, uniforms, etc.
  • Improve quality and consistency.
Managerial Requirements:
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments.
  • Track record promoting an atmosphere of teamwork.
  • Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
  • Use a "hands-on" approach to management.
  • Instill a guest service attitude in all employees.
Business Skills:
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Good knowledge of computers.
  • Strong customer service orientation and skills.
  • Exceptional detail in follow-up.
  • Excellent cost control skills
  • Solid scheduling experience.
  • Resolve problems.
  • Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
Educational Requirements:
  • AA/AS Two year degree.

 Compensation

Salary$25,694 - $33,369
RelocationWe will pay relocation costs as agreed upon at time of hiring

 Benefits

Paid VacationYes
Paid Time OffYes
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Free Parking
  • Matching 401-k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Company Hotel Travel Discounts
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • EOE/AA

 How to Apply

Job #120132 — Ass't Banquet Manager

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Embassy Suites Norman

2501 Conference Dr
Norman, OK 73069


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 Management

Managed by 

John Q Hammons Hotels Management LLC - Springfield, MO

 Property Description

Conveniently located within minutes of the University of Oklahoma, downtown Oklahoma City, Will Rogers World Airport, and Tinker AFB.

Each spacious two-room suite includes a separate bedroom and living room. A gueen sized sleeper sofa, a well-lit dining and work area make it easy for guests to work or relax. Guest stays include a complimentary cooked to order breakfast and nightly Manager's reception.

Enjoy a meal in the University Sports Grill, a drink in our lobby lounge, or enjoy a meeting one of the 17 beautifully appointed meeting rooms.

Our ballroom at 28,800 sq ft is only a portion of our 80,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space.

Our professional staff of event planners bring together beautiful facilities, catering, and audio-visual services for every event.

 Why People Like to Work for Us

  • The nicest hotel in town.
  • Excellent training.
  • Promotional opportunities for both hourly and management employees.
  • State of the art equipment and tools to enable you to do your job.

 Property Statistics

Year built2008
Number of rooms283
Meeting rooms17
Sq. ft. of meeting space80,000
Banquet capacity2,320
 
Our top markets  Group
 Corporate
 Transient
 
 
Number of F&B outlets2
F&B revenues split
Outlets
Banquets
30%
70%

 Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants
 Casual/3 meal
Lounges
 Lobby

 Amenities

Hotel Amenities
  • Dual Line Telephones
  • In-room safe
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave

 Internet Links

John Q Hammons Hotels
http://www.jqhhotels.com

 How to Apply

Job #120132 — Ass't Banquet Manager

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