Description:
Join us for an incredible opportunity to be a part of our Banquets leadership team as our Banquets & Event Setup Manager at the Grand Hyatt Seattle!
Goal of the Banquets & Event Setup Manager : Effectively and proactively monitors the daily functions of the Events Department. This includes providing support and guidance to the banquet and event setup teams . This leader works closely with all hotel departments to ensure a successful and effective event resulting in a positive guest experience.
The Banquets & Event Setup Manager Responsibilities may include:
Supports and Manages the Event Services (Banquets) & Setup Departments while working closely with the Director and Assistant Director of Operations and other hotel departments
Supervise, Empower, Lead, Coach and Motivate the teams including captains, food servers, and lead housepersons towards achieving exceptional guest service results and complete colleague engagement
Ability to assist the hotel in reaching top box service scores on our Meeting Planner surveys.
Ensure thorough communication and understanding with guests and other departments by reviewing Banquet Event Orders.
Responsible for the appropriate and timely set up of all functions and meetings while maintaining standards of food, beverage and meeting specifications
Responsible for proactively reviewing staffing and equipment needs
Responsible for ensuring coordination and execution of all events with Culinary, Stewarding, Event Planning & Sales, and Event Setup
Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance
Responsible for developing innovative and creative décor for Banquet function space
Responsible for short and long term banquet functions in the front and back of the house
Creates an environment establishing highest standards of quality service and ensures implementation through effective hiring, training development, promotion and continuous reinforcement.
Administrative tasks may include the facilitation of payroll, reports, forecasts, point of sale procedures, inventory and budget for food and beverage functions
Performing daily walk-throughs in banquet department and all function space and storerooms to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards
Ability to develop ideas for special events and holiday functions
The Banquets & Event Setup Manager is an integral part of the hotel's overall Food and Beverage team. Your will work alongside your colleagues in the Food & Beverage Team to foster a successful Food & Beverage operation. Experience in the previous mentioned areas will guide you to the next step in your career path as an Assistant Food & Beverage Director.
The salary range for this position is $76,700 to $115,300. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education.
As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!
Benefits
· Medical insurance for you and your dependents for $106 per month, after 30 days of employment
· Dental & Vision Insurance
· 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
· Basic Life Insurance
· Short Term Disability Insurance
· New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
· Paid Time Off
Full-Time Colleagues:· Vacation Time
10 days (80 hours) earned upon completing 1-4 years of service
15 days (120 hours) earned upon completing 5-9 years of service
20 days (160 hours) earned upon completing 10 years of service
(2) Floating Holidays per year
(6) Paid Holidays per year
Compassionate Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time
Extended Illness Days – unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year
Perks
· Employee Assistance Program
· Free Uniforms and Cleaning of your Uniform
· Discounted parking
· Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
· Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service
· Free colleague meals during shift
· Hyatt Colleague discount program
· Tuition Reimbursement
· ORCA Pass subsidy
When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,350 properties worldwide.
Hedreen Hotel Employer LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, caste or any other group protected by law.
Qualifications:
Previous experience as an Assistant Event Services Manager, Event Services Captain, and/or Event Services Supervisor preferred
Hotel experience and a thorough understanding of all levels of banquet service
Must be available to work a varying schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
Desire to create exceptional experiences for guests and colleagues
Detail Oriented
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills
Proficient in general computer knowledge
Able to push, pull, and lift moderate to heavy weight consistently throughout shift
Must have high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, strong developer and trainer, and effective in providing exceptional customer service
Primary Location: US-WA-Seattle
Organization: Grand Hyatt Seattle
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Banquets
Req ID: SEA004813
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.