Banquet Manager

The President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is looking for a Hotel Maintenance Engineer to join their team!  This 310 room property is located just a short walk from Bank of Springfield Center and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library. Illinois State Museum, Knights Action Park, and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport are less than 15 minutes’ drive away. 

A Banquet Manager is responsible for managing the daily execution of all banquet functions in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year management experience within banquets in a hotel setting, strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to adapt, multi-task and work under pressure, flexible and open schedule, and comfortability with Microsoft software and computer programs. Previous experience as banquet server and/or captain is a plus!

What will I be doing? 

As a Banquet Manager, you will be responsible for managing the daily execution of all banquet functions in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: 

• Manage daily Banquet functions to include, but not limited to, planning, organizing and executing breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, etc. 

• Oversee the set-up of function rooms to include, but not limited to, the placement of linens, silver, glassware and chinaware according to event specifications and a full inspection 

• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward 

• Recruit, interview and train team members 

• Communicate function specifications, procedures and changes with affected departments including, but not limited to, the Food and Beverage, Event Services, Property Operations, Audio Visual and Housekeeping 

• Oversee the break down of the function room and ensure proper storage of equipment 

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards 
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