Banquet Manager

Job Reference Number: 42473

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Segment: Dining & Events

Brand: Lancer-Hospitality

Location: Phoenix Zoo

Lancer Hospitality is hiring a Banquet Manager in Phoenix, AZ. The Banquet Manager's primary responsibility is to manage all aspects of event planning and execution, ensuring that client expectations are not only met but exceeded. This role encompasses a wide range of duties including planning, budgeting, training, and vendor management. This role is located at an exciting Cultural Attraction!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Event Planning and Execution: Create and manage event paperwork inclusive of floor plans and rental orders. Oversee the set up, operations, and breakdown of events. Lead and coordinate the event team, ensuring seamless communication with all stakeholders including culinary, sales, event servers, event bartenders, event supervisors/coordinators, and housemen.
• Client Relations: Maintain effective communication and manage expectations with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Vendor Coordination: Liaise with various vendors and suppliers to guarantee that all necessary equipment and services are available and operational for events.
• Inventory Management: Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of in-house equipment and disposables. Track and manage inventory of outsourced equipment.
• Post-Event Analysis: Conduct post-event evaluation including gathering feedback and analyzing data to identify any areas of improvement.
• Financial Oversight: Ensure to adhere to budgetary goals, creatively managing cost while fulfilling stakeholder needs. Collect and submit all invoices for timely payment within Net 30 terms.

What We're Looking For:

Must-haves:

• Prior Event Management, catering, planning, and executing experience.
• Knowledge of Steps of Service.
• The ability to multitask and manage multiple events concurrently.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Must have an open and flexible schedule including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Reliable transportation to commute between units.
• Valid driver's license to drive company catering vehicles.

Nice-to-haves:

• Knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Compensation:

$50,000 - $54,000

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About Lancer:

Lancer Hospitality has over 30 years of experience supporting a diverse clientele in a variety of settings with their foodservice needs. Our management experience has allowed us to develop strong, long-lasting, and personal relationships with clients and to build a scope of service that can make a real difference in businesses and communities.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.