Assistant Director of Banquets
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Houston, Texas
Part-Time
Competitive
OfficeDirector
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A lone star welcome in the country's capital of southern cool. We can’t wait to welcome you to Houston, the country’s capital of southern cool, where urban sophistication meets bold Texas hospitality. Gather where business deals get done, friends and family reconnect and celebrities and athletes make their home. After a day exploring our city, unwind at our rooftop pool oasis, enjoy the ultimate in entertainment at our Topgolf Swing Suites, indulge and pamper at The Spa and our Krigler perfumery boutique and savour flavourful dishes from Chef Partner Richard Sandoval at Toro Toro and Bayou & Bottle.About the role
The Assistant Director of Banquetssupportsthe banquet operations to ensurethe successfulexecution of all events.
What you will do
Coordinate set-up requirements for all Banquet Event functions according to the banquet event order, communicate directly with group contacts, Catering Managers, and Conference Services Managers to ensure that all details of the function are carried out, ensure quality and timeliness of all food items, as well as provide knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience.
Control operating expenses through effective budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
What you bring:
Collegedegree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.
Two to three yearspreviousexperience in a supervisory or assistant manager position inBanquet operation.
Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.Working knowledge isgenerally learnedon-the-job.
Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.
Requires ability tooperatecomputer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
Requires reading, writing and oralproficiencyin the English language.
What we offer:
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Developmentopportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
Schedule & Hours:
• Full-time hours includeeight to ten hourshifts. Nights,holidayand weekend availabilityexpected.