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Banqueting Manager - Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott® Johannesburg Melrose Arch
Marriott International, Inc —Johannesburg, Gauteng 2076
- Full-time
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The Focus Group —Linbro Park, Gauteng
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Banqueting Manager - Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott® Johannesburg Melrose Arch

Marriott International, Inc -
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2076

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Job Details

Full-time

Full Job Description

Additional Information
Job Number26079883
Job CategoryEvent Management
Location22 Whiteley Road, Johannesburg, South Africa, South Africa, 2076
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Directs and motivates team while personally assisting in providing high quality service based on requirements and standards. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Provides clear and concise communications to everyone having ownership in the success of the event. Identifies training opportunities and plans a strategy to accomplish goals.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Banquet Operations

Projects supply needs for the department, (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props).

Applies knowledge of all laws, as they relate to an event.

Understands the impact of Banquet operations on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.

Adheres to and reinforces all standards, policies, and procedures.

Maintains established sanitation levels.

Manages departmental inventories and maintains equipment.

Uses banquet beverage records to control liquor costs and manage the banquet beverage perpetual inventory.

Schedules banquet service staff to forecast and service standards, while maximizing profits.

Assists team in developing lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth.

Participating in and Leading Banquet Teams

Sets goals and delegates tasks to improve departmental performance.

Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet team.

Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine with emphasis on current event trends.

Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff.

Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.

Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

Strives to improve service performance.

Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures.

Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

Monitors progress and leads discussion with staff each period.

Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.

Reviews quarterly Meeting Planner Survey results and participates in the development and implementation of corrective action to address service challenges; focuses on continuous improvement of guest satisfaction.

Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership

Professional Demeanor - Exhibiting behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; making a good first impression and representing the company in alignment with its values.
Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; obtaining and comparing information from different sources to draw conclusions, develop and evaluate alternatives and solutions, solve problems, and choose a course of action.
Adaptability - Maintaining performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace.

Managing Execution

Driving for Results - Setting high standards of performance for self and/or others; assuming responsibility for work objectives; initiating, focusing, and monitoring the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively taking action and going beyond what is required
Building and Contributing to Teams - Leading and participating as a member of a team to move toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.

Building Relationships

Coworker Relationships - Interacting with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships.
Customer Relationships - Developing and sustaining relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with company values.
Fostering Inclusion - Supporting employees with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; leveraging personal differences to achieve objectives; and promoting a work environment where all employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

Talent Management - Providing guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

Technical Acumen - Understanding and utilizing professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges
- Event Planning - The ability to connect with customers, detail events, upsell products and services, manage multiple customers at a given time, be detailed orientated, understand and have a working knowledge of catering and event management systems.
- Banquets - Have a working knowledge of service standards, procedures and techniques for executing banquet event orders to include banquet /meeting room set up and strike, banquet design, and banquet beverage set-up and controls.
- Event Services - Have a working knowledge of standards and procedures for proper meeting room and table set-ups, various meeting room and table configurations and the set-up of staging and dance flooring.
Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
- Basic Computer Skills - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
- Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Protea Hotels by Marriott® is the leading hospitality brand in Africa and one of the most widely recognized hospitality brands on the continent, with over 60 hotels across South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda. If you have a passion for delivering every guest a personalized service experience and desire to be part of the ‘Coolest Hotel Brand in South Africa’, join the Protea Hotels by Marriott® team today! In joining Protea Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalteam, and become the best version of you.

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