Banquet Food & Beverage Manager

Overview Omni Chicago Hotel, 676 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Experience Chicago’s stunning architecture, lakefront beauty, and vibrant culture while building a career with purpose at Omni Chicago Hotel. There is something for everyone in Chi-Town; world class music, theater, dining, museums, sports, and shopping to name a few. Standing tall on the world-famous Mag Mile, our AAA Four Diamond all-suite hotel is just steps away from high end retail stores, world class dining, and many of the most popular tourist attractions in Chicago. At Omni we are known for our quality and exceptional service that delivers “The Most Magnificent Memories on the Mile.” We only hire the best to ensure we continue our longstanding tradition. Omni Chicago’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, and the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. What truly sets us apart is our team. We foster a culture that values learning, growth, and empowerment, offering opportunities for advancement and a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Chicago Hotel may be your perfect match. Responsibilities Represents management at functions Determines set-ups in conjunction with Director of Catering Attends pre cons and post cons Maintains china, glass, and silver inventory Responsible for scheduling Housemen and Servers appropriately to cover business levels Manages payroll, forecasting and accountable for overtime controls Prepare and administer staff reviews Oversee recruitment and development through outreach, interviews and ongoing training Implement procedures and policies and handle coaching and counseling when expectation are not up to Omni standard Train staff on service engagement & food presentations Achieve high audit scores through strict scrutiny and daily preparation Coordinates functions with service staff and Culinary Sees that guest satisfaction is achieved through effective supervision and delegation of functions, checks on food quality and courteous performance of entire banquet staff Food costs conscious, coordinates with the Culinary and Stewarding Department on fast recovery of food leftover and minimizes waste Supervision of floor during event; including managing all banquet associates Pre-event meeting conducted with service staff on a daily basis Briefs waiters on functions and procedure of service Establishes high standards of quality service and maintains them through effective training and continuous upgrading Maintains the equipment entrusted to his/her care and keeps pars up Maintains records, reports, closing reports and payroll costs Monitor productivity of service across all banquet functions; coach and counsel associate when performance is below company standards Inspects function rooms and submits work orders for the Engineering Department to maintain rooms in excellent condition Conscious of business fluctuations, reacts either increasing or decreasing when volume of business fluctuates up or down Maximizes profits in department through effective management techniques always keeping in mind guest satisfaction Keeps updated in new food and wine trends. Sets the pace and the good example for a successful quality operation Contribute to the profitability of the event through cost control effectiveness; ordering and scheduling appropriately. Responsible for identifying staffing needs, assisting with recruitment of qualified candidates, and ultimately hiring final candidate Perform any and all other duties assigned and/or required by management. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent experience Previous Restaurant Manager Experience required Understanding of financial statements and labor productivity Benefits Upon meeting eligibility requirements Full Time Associates at Omni Chicago Hotel are entitled to elect the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and other healthcare benefits, Paid Maternity Leave, Pre-Tax Commuter Program, 401k, Select Paid Holidays and Paid Leave Accrual. Additional associate benefits offered include discounts at the restaurant, use of hotel fitness center, discounted parking options, discounted rates at other Omni properties, corporate discounts, continued education opportunities and more. Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages. If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Omni Hotels & Resorts