Banquets Manager - Halifax, Canada - New Castle Hotels

New Castle Hotels

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Westin Nova Scotian, in the Seaport District, offers travellers

a relaxing retreat with stunning views of Halifax Harbour

in a location central to restaurants and attractions.

Our modern, upscale rooms and suites feature

luxurious accommodations with contemporary amenities.

We are passionate professional hoteliers dedicated to the art of hospitality

Our team members are dedicated to providing

exceptional personalized service to our guests;

our dedication to the customer shows in everything we do.

We put people first

We take care of our associates who in turn take care of the customers.

Our customers are our associates, guests, owners, investors and communities. Mutual respect is at the heart of every customer exchange.

Banquet Manager - The Westin Nova Scotian

Are you a meticulous party planner? Does delivering on the promise of a wonderful event, which creates memories and wows the guest, something that makes you say "I love my job"?? Is training a team of dedicated servers to see the vision and make it happen something at which you excel? Then the role of Banquet Manager is right for you This role overseas the set up and service of the entire banquet function so that the guest has the ultimate experience.

As
Banquet Manageryou will:
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See and Deliver on the Vision - ensuring the smooth operation of all banquet events, following the BEO and communicating to the various departments at the hotel exactly what it is the party planner expects while, of course, meeting and exceeding financial goals.
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Elevate the Vision - using your experience, knowledge of your property's abilities and passion to elevate the guest experience and optimizing the tools/space you have, managing each aspect of the event. In you role you must ensure you are listening to the client regarding their needs/desires and then delivering with a team you have personally selected and/or trained to do the job.
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Have the Buck Stop with You - if anything goes contrary to plan, taking personal ownership and making right what you can as soon as you can so feedback is positive your property's reputation as the banquet location of choice is enhanced.
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Be a Cheerleader -inspiring your staff with your "can do" attitude so you are a role model for all to follow and creating an environment which is motivating and engaging so everyone strives to do their best and is rewarded appropriately.
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Be a Manager on Duty - if requested.

Requirements:

Job Requirements:

Minimum 3 years progressive food & beverage experience in Hotel or similar setting
Minimum 1 year supervisory experience required
Experience managing large teams is preferred
Previous training experience preferred
Effective verbal and written English communication skills are necessary to be successful in this position.
Regular use of a computer, business equipment and software is expected.
Long hours sometimes required.
Shift work including evening, weekends and holidays
Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
Medium work with the need to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for lengthy period of time and have the ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and your arms