Director Of Banquets

The Columbia Marriott, located at 1200 Hampton St, is looking for a strong Director of Banquets with at least 3 years of Banquet Management experience. The Banquet Manager is responsible for coordinating the delivery of all food and beverages for functions held in the Hotel and all details pertaining to functions being held in all Banquet and Meeting rooms in keeping with the standards prescribed by management. The position is primarily concerned with front-of-house activities. With over 26,000 square feet of meeting space, the Columbia Marriott is the area's premier banquet and meeting facility.

Duties & Responsibilities: Achieve maximum profitability and overall success by controlling costs and quality of service. Participation and input towards F & B Marketing activities. Conduct pre-event meetings with the banquet staff regarding preparations. Control of Banquet china, cutlery, glassware, linen and equipment. Completion of function delivery sheets in an accurate and timely fashion. Help in the preparation of forecast and actual budget function sheets. Requirements: Previous experience in a similar job role or minimum 4 years experience as Banquet Supervisor. Experience in Hotel management software and Point of Sale software. Ability to stand on your feet for several hours. Skills: Communication. Teamwork Oriented. Maintains a Good Energy Level. Thorough and Organized. Professional. Punctual.
Be a part of an outstanding team in a prime location at Columbia Marriott. Situated in the heart of downtown Columbia, just minutes from the University of South Carolina, our welcoming hotel is the city's premier choice for travelers to Columbia. We have 300 guest rooms and suites, 26,000 feet of flexible meeting space, and Midland's with award-winning shrimp and grits. Must be willing to work weekends and background checks are required.
We offer a competitive wage, Health and Dental Insurance, company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Vision, Critical Illness, Accidental, 401(k) and company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), free hotel rooms and hotel discounts. E.O.E.