Full Time Banquet Lead - Kanata, Canada - Brookstreet Hotel Corporation

Brookstreet Hotel Corporation

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Kanata, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

Looking for employment and want to stay ahead of the competition? Do you want to work for a place that knows how to work hard AND have fun? If you're ready to break the bonds of chain-affiliated hotel regimes and achieve service excellence, Brookstreet is the place to be This 276 room luxury hotel is located in the heart of Ottawa's high tech community and is guaranteed to offer unique experiences for guests and employees alike.

Are you ready to break the bonds of typical chain-affiliated hotel regimes and drive innovation in your area of expertise?

Job Summary:

The Banquet Lead is responsible for providing excellent customer service to guests and clients of the Brookstreet Hotel.

The Banquet Lead will assist and oversee the setup, delivery, and completion of events and banquets, as well as manage and lead the banquet staff to ensure a successful event.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage the setup and execution of events and banquets, ensuring all assignments are completed. Banquet assignments include the distribution of sections for significant events, site duties, shift briefings, and other banquetrelated tasks as needed
Direct and oversee the team of banquet Partners, including assigning tasks to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner
Monitor and maintain the quality of service and food provided to guests. Coordinate with the culinary team to ensure timing, quantity and quality of food are met.
Respond to guest inquiries and ensure their satisfaction by maintaining a continued presence on the floor during the events
Resolve issues that may arise during the event with our guests and our partners
Ensure all banquet staff is following safety and sanitation standards
Maintain records of events and banquet activities by completing the daily passoff—Internal and to other departments in the hotel
Monitor banquet supplies and order additional supplies when needed. Complete any administrative tasks as assigned by the banquet manager

Qualifications:

Proven experience in a supervisory role, preferably in a hotel or catering environment (2 years)
Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage multiple tasks at once
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Knowledge of food service and sanitation standards
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
High school diploma or equivalent
Smart Serve certification, or the ability to obtain certification
Valid G class driver's license preferred
Must be physically able to lift to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand for long periods