Banquet Manager

Company Description

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel, where lively vibes and peaceful ocean views meet. Located minutes from Old San Juan, on the award-winning Isla Verde Beach in Puerto Rico. The resort features four pools, villa rooms, live entertainment, a Well & Being Spa and Fitness Center, paddleboards, luxury cabanas, signature dining at Caña, El San Juan Beach Club, Meat Market, Riva and Chandelier Bar featuring a 7,000 Crystal Chandelier.

What is in it for you

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Job Description

The El San Juan Banquet Manager is responsible for assuring the success of all banquet events, while maintaining a profitable operation and high-quality products and service levels.  He/she is expected to share ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Four-year college degree preferred
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of service standards, and different service types (French, Russian, etc.).
• Knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of service standards, and different service types (French, Russian, etc.).
• Knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques, health department rules and              regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Food and Beverage experience in related field preferred
• Hospitality experience preferred

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.