Banquet Manager- The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne

**Banquet Manager- The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne**

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The Ritz-Carlton ** Share Job**

**Posting Date** Jan 30, 2022

**Job Number** 22006901

**Job Category** Event Management

**Location** The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, 650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

**Brand** The Ritz-Carlton

**Schedule** Full-Time

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**Position Type** Management

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At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. As the premier worldwide provider of luxury experiences, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over. We invite you to explore The Ritz-Carlton.

Set to open in mid-2022, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne offers legendary Ritz-Carlton guest service to visitors to Australias arts and epicurean capital. A beacon of Melbournes rich culture, history and future, the hotel takes centre stage at 270m high, commanding the citys skyline. Guests are welcomed via express elevator, direct to the Sky Lobby on Level 80 of the hotel which affords uninterrupted panoramic views of Melbourne city and surrounds. The hotel comprises 257 luxury guest rooms and suites, including The Ritz-Carlton Club and The Ritz-Carlton Suite. A signature restaurant, intimate bar and spacious all-day dining lounge offer local and seasonal menus and an extensive beverage list. World-class meeting and event spaces total 2,781sqm, and include The Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom, complete with expansive pre-function space, 7m high ceilings and impressive floor to ceiling feature-window. Completing the luxury offering, The Ritz-Carlton Spa presents a holistic wellness experience, with six treatment rooms, spa, sauna, gym, yoga area and a tranquil infinity pool and pool deck, with views across the city.

**JOB SUMMARY**

Promotes the highest level of service by executing the requirements of events based on standards. Drives customer satisfaction and capitalizes on revenue during the event phase of a function.. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Provides clear and concise communications to everyone having ownership in the success of the event.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**Education and Experience**

* High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area.

**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**

**Managing Banquet Operations**

* Manages departmental inventories and assets including par levels and maintenance of equipment.

* Uses banquet beverage records to control liquor costs and manage the banquet beverage perpetual inventory.

* Ensures function rooms are set according to event documentation (Banquet Event Orders, resumes, etc.) and customer requirements.

* Conducts banquet room function inspections prior to each event to ensure the room is set according to specifications.

* Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet captains and employees.

* Maintains attendance log for banquet employees.

* Maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards in all banquet operation areas.

* Adheres to and reinforces all standards, policies, and procedures (SOPs, LSOPs, etc.).

* Promotes employee awareness of the event phase portion of the Meeting Planner Survey and Guest Satisfaction Scores.

* Projects supply needs and orders supplies for the department (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props, and other service equipment needs).

* Understands the impact Banquet operations has on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.

* Schedules banquet service staff to forecast and service standards, while maximizing profits.

**Participating in and Leading Banquet Teams**

* Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings (e.g., Daily Stand Up, BEO, Pre-Cons, Staff, Forecast, Department and Intradepartmental).

* Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.

* Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine, and overall event presentation.

* Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff.

**Providing and Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service**

* Sets a positive example for guest relations.

* Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

* Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

* Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

* Strives to improve service performance.

* Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

* Understands the impact event services have on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.

* Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.

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