Banqueting Assistant General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta serves seasonal, inspired cooking, and offers stunning views of New York City, its bridges, and waterways. Manhatta is a restaurant and full-service event space from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with down-to-earth hospitality.

Who you are:  

The Banqueting Assistant General Manager is responsible for supporting the Events GM by driving operational excellence and ensuring a superior guest experience through excellent hospitality and service. The Banqueting Assistant General Manager partners with the General Manager to set, meet, and exceed the goals of the business by ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of the business and the vision and core values of Union Square Hospitality Group. The Banqueting Assistant General Manager must possess strong leadership skills, a friendly yet competitive spirit, and a passion for hospitality, building high-performing teams, and delivering hospitality to all stakeholders. 

What you'll do:  

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Lead the management team and team members in delivering consistent, memorable moments of hospitality for our guests 
• Collaborate with management team to keep a continuous pulse on all guest feedback channels, seeking opportunities to improve the guest experience and strengthen a devoted base of regulars.
• Collaborating seamlessly with the sales team, this professional contributes to a harmonious fusion of culinary excellence and event success.
• Work closely with Director of Sales on business development and growth opportunities with the goal to reach monthly and yearly sales goals.
• Work closely with Facilities Manager and Chef to ensure an efficient schedule for events polishers and porters, for rooms set up and events spaces.
• Conduct weekly meetings with management team and track progress.
• Coordinate with Culinary & Operations Team to ensure seamless execution of event. 
• Consistently offers positive and constructive feedback to drive a high-performing team dedicated to hospitality, excellence, and achievement of business goals 
• Fosters a close partnership with the Chef de Cuisine and kitchen management team, ensuring alignment on business goals and initiatives 
• Provides coaching and guidance to all team members, including back of house, ensuring that pathways for growth and development are attainable for all 
• Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team in alignment with our goals of diversity, inclusion, and belonging 
• Recruit, grow and train a team of hospitality professionals in all positions in the events department. Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and staff retention.
• Balance day-to-day operational and administrative responsibilities with excellence, using sound judgement to make decisions that are best for both the short term and long-term health of the business   
• Builds an infrastructure and foundation for operational excellence through clarity of roles, goals, and resources, ensuring that all systems and processes are efficient and accessible 
• Act as a partner to Home Office departments, leveraging subject matter expertise to ensure alignment and support roll outs, training, and communication of company-wide initiatives  
• Builds trusting relationships with other USHG Leaders to foster communication, collaboration, support, and sharing of best practices for well-informed decision making 

What we need from you:  

• 5+ years of leadership experience in banqueting and restaurant events and hospitality generating a minimum of $15 million+ in annual event revenue. 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Must be flexible to work nights and weekends. 
• Proficient knowledge of systems and processes in restaurant management 
• Strong business and financial acumen 
• English fluency is a must and Spanish knowledge highly preferred 

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group,  extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As an Banqueting Assistant General Manager, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and bonus potential : Annual compensation of $85,000 - $95,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Credit: An annual dining credit to enjoy exceptional meals and experiences at any of our restaurants 
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones 
• Convenience & flexibility:  Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger.  Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots  to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker  with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter.  The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption  and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it;  always responsible for the impact of our wake

*The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. 

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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