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Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Banquet Manager in Seattle, Washington
Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE:CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choicehas more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choiceto meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privilegesloyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visitwww.choicehotels.com. The ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit. Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. The Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport, located across the street from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), is looking for a passionate Banquet Manager who ready to deliver exceptional service to our guests. Our exciting and fast paced Hotel offers a break from the repetition, with no two days that are ever the same. We are proud to offer package that includes competitive pay, generous vacation package, 8 paid holidays, and excellent benefit package for fulltime employees. PAY DETAILS: Salary of $68,000-$70, 000 We are also offering a $500 signing bonus after the completion of the 90-day probationary period. Key Responsibilities: Organizes functions and events for hotel clients o Assists guest in organizing functions within hotel ability Consistently uses banquet process and follows brand standards o Schedules staff to provide coverage for banquet events Communicates with event hosts/clients throughout event Accurate and detailed post event billing Directs banquet setup and scheduling Leads Banquet Event Order (BEO) meetings on a weekly basis Reviews BEO's for errors and makes corrections Anticipates banquet scheduling and supply needs based on BEO's and forecasting o regularly with Sales, Catering, and Kitchen to coordinate events Inspects Banquet Rooms to ensure setup meets client expectations Tracks banquet supplies and makes orders Reviews contracts with banquet vendors Orders linens, food products, equipment, and other banquet supplies to meet department needs Leads quarterly inventories Develops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagement Develops and recruits the human resources necessary to achieve hotel and Management Services' goals Directs the development and implementation of strategies and practices which support employee engagement throughout the hotel Oversees all facets of human resources management including the recruitment and selection, training & development, compensation, recognition and performance management of the work force Takes active role in recruitment and selection of qualified candidates Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback Provides employees with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential Drives employee engagement through the creation and implementation of departmental action plans Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations. Provides employees with the training and resources they need to maximize employee engagement and deliver Yes I Can! service and teamwork Communicates and reinforces the vision for customer ser