Banquet Manager

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Hyatt Regency Sofia is more than just a place of work, it is a community consisting of a multinational family working together in an environment that cares for its people so that they can be their best.
The Hyatt Regency Sofia family is expanding and happy to offer all candidates the following
opportunities:
- Local and International development opportunities
- 12 complimentary room nights annually at any Hyatt property around the world
- Free annual medical checks
- Multinational team environment
- Variety of monthly benefits
- Regular cross exposure within Hyatt properties around the world
About the role:
Reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage, the Banquet Manager would be responsible for managing the daily execution of all banquet functions in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. He/she is expected to share ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high.
Responsibilities:
• Manage daily Banquet functions by planning, organizing and executing breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, etc.
• Ensure that service and standards are according to SOP's and adhered to
• Oversee the setup of function rooms to include, but not limited to, the placement of linens, silver, glassware and chinaware according to event specifications and a full inspection
• Lead and develop team members’ performance including supervision, scheduling, conducting counselling and evaluations, recognition and rewarding
• Recruit, interview and train team members
• Communicate function specifications, procedures and changes with affected departments including, but not limited to, the Food and Beverage, Event Services, Property Operations, Audio Visual and Housekeeping
• Oversee the breakdown of the function room and ensure proper storage of equipment
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
Our expectations:
• Previous experience as Event Services Manager / Banquet Manager
• A true desire to understand and anticipate the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Candidates should be extremely creative, innovative, detail oriented and organized
• Hotel experience and a thorough understanding of all levels of banquet service
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, strong developer and trainer and effective in providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to communicate in English and Bulgarian
If you are a dynamic, sociable and ambitious person that is looking to join a fun and vibrant team, then we would like to meet you.