An inspiring career awaits you! 
 
The Kessler Collection is a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels, unique restaurants and experiences with a Bohemian twist. The collection's captivating hotels feature curated art, original music, unique architecture and stories around every corner, all located in destinations people want to be. Our mission of inspiring places, intuitive service, and exuberant guests means we are committed to our Grand Performers learning, development, and well-being. We believe people want to be inspired!

Grand Performers may enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Marriott Employee Discounts Worldwide
• Competitive Wage & Discretionary Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(K) with Discretionary Company Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY

The overall objective and purpose of the Assistant Banquet Manager is to assist in all aspects of the Banquets department ensuring our guests receive a pleasurable experience.  The incumbent is responsible in assisting the Banquet Manager with supervision of all aspects of the Banquet/Catering functions in accordance with all SOPs to provide highest levels of service for banquet attendees.  They are to provide inspiring and strategic leadership while directing the activities of the banquet department in support of the mission, core values, standards and goals established by the company.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Banquets department staff ensuring that the guest experience executed following the JW standards of service.
• Creates and edits work schedules and evaluates work performance of associates while keeping with the assigned Labor Standards and monitors payroll system for accuracy.
• Assist with completion of annual review of all direct reporting associates
• Ensure the grooming, hygiene and uniform standards of associates are met.
• Responsible for the upkeep and care of banquet spaces and equipment.
• Monitor and control banquet inventory; ensuring the upkeep of all furniture, fixtures, props, china, linen, silverware and glassware.
• Inspects dining tables and work areas for cleanliness.
• Assist with requisitioning supplies such as glassware, china, and silverware, linen.
• Ensure alcohol is being properly requisitioned and inventoried for each function.
• Oversees the set-up and take down of banquet events according to event orders.
• Main point of contact for all groups.
• Liaise with the Sales Manager, Director of Catering, Banquet Manger, Banquet Chef, and Banquet Captain on all events.
• Consults with Banquet Manager, Food and Beverage Director Manager, or Executive Chef on such items as serving arrangements and additional GPS and equipment needed.
• Assist with assignment of duties, work stations, and responsibilities to personnel and directs their performance.
• Conduct pre-shift / pre-function meetings and lead shifts while actively participating in the servicing of events.
• Assist in communicating all event changes to banquet captain and associates.
• Ensure all event checks within CI/TY are accurate and signed as well as posted in a timely manner.
• Record and distribute gratuities to the Banquet team following company standards and policy.
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings (e.g., Daily Stand Up, BEO, Pre-Cons, Staff, Forecast, Department and Intradepartmental).
• Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting-edge cuisine, and overall event presentation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent.

• Ability to work strategically to assist in creation of plans in alignment with organizational goals.
• Ability to host/facilitate effective meetings, motivate teams to produce results with tight timeframes
• Effective time management skills
• Leads with courage - Provides a culture of accountability.
• Ability to utilizes our systems, tools and resources to accomplish results and achieve goals.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as advanced level of written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Ability to respond promptly to customer needs.
• Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to diverse guest types.
• Ability to maintain and build relationships with existing and potential clients as well as industry contacts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma - required
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title – required
• Experience within luxury brand/markets – preferred
• Manager food safety certification- preferred or attained within 30 days
• TIPS training certification - preferred or attained within 7 days
• CI/TY Trained – Preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory and leadership responsibilities include achieving results through providing direction and accountability of the following Grand Performers within the culture and policies established by the Kessler Collection. 

• No Direct Reports

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience.

• Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
• Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
• Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
• Must be able to work safely in a kitchen environment with high temperatures and humidity

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.

• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to move 10lbs on a daily basis.
• Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs on a weekly basis.
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus,  airplane, or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time. 

The Kessler Collection is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.