Banquet Manager jobs in Chicago, IL

Banquet Manager plans, directs and coordinates banquets held within the establishment. Negotiates contracts, assists in the selection of menu items, schedules banquet staff, arranges for facilities or equipment, and communicates customer needs to the appropriate personnel. Being a Banquet Manager develops and maintains banquet accounts by ensuring customer satisfaction before, during, and after the event. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Banquet Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Banquet Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Thorough knowledge of department processes. To be a Banquet Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Banquet Manager
  • voco Chicago Downtown/Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - Wolf Point
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • What’s in it for you

    • Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
    • Paid time off available from DAY 1!
    • Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
    • 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
    • Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
    • Professional development and promotion opportunities!

    The impact you’ll make…

    The Banquet Manager is responsible for the successful operation of the banquets department. Ensures all banquet activities are carried out professionally and to standard while maximizing profitability. Manages, motivates, and empowers associates. Serves as the banquet department liaison to all other hotel departments. Must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and team building skills with associates, peers and across departments.

    What you’ll be doing…

    • Manage banquet service operations to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, and compliance with policy and procedure while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

    • Responsible for long and short-term planning and day-to-day operations of the banquet department

    • Recommend policy and procedural changes.

    • Implement and monitor the departmental budget and manages expenses within the given budget constraints.

    • Analyze BEO's, communicate effectively with customers, managers and associates to ensure that all room set-ups, equipment, supplies, staffing, and menus meet/exceed customer's expectations.

    • Review all schedules, equipment, supplies, and organize workflow to ensure a quality event to customers on a daily basis.

    • Monitor and control banquet budget and coordinate with even budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while providing quality quest service.

    • Implement company programs and resolve daily, operational problems through consistent monitoring of banquet operations to ensure compliance with safety and security regulations and to ensure optimal level of service, quality and hospitality.

    • Supervise banquet staff to retain and motivate associates; train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, provide performance reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline, as appropriate.

    • Participate in all special projects, task forces, and committees as requested.

    • Other duties as assigned

    You should be able to

    • Lift, push, pull, and carry tables, chairs, boxes (50 lb. maximum) occasionally.

    • Service clients on a moment’s notice, variable distances, 100%.

    • Continuously standing:  function observation, client site inspections 

    Requirements

    • Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.

    • Strong administrative skills, to include business writing, mathematics for basic accounting and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

    • Some college and/or advanced training in food operations.

    • Prior hotel and supervisory experience preferred. Culinary Arts training, a plus.

    About First Hospitality…

    Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company.  First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

    First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve.  FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Source: Hospitality Online

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Banquet Manager
  • Union League Club of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: Responsibilities include but are not limited to; supervising Banquet Service functions throughout the club for all member events, private parties, and meetings/conventions. Directing...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Banquet Manager
  • The Odyssey Venue
  • Tinley Park, IL FULL_TIME
  • Position: Banquet Manager Company: The Odyssey Venue Location: Tinley Park, IL Reports to: Director of Food & Beverage We are looking for an experienced Banquet Manager at either Elements Conference a...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Banquet Facility Manager
  • Arkas Restaurant Group
  • Joliet, IL FULL_TIME
  • The duties and responsibilities of a banquet facility manager center on efficiently managing a multi room banquet facility and executing events of varying sizes and purposes. Managers have to understa...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Seasonal Banquet Manager - Ravinia Festival
  • Compass Group
  • Highland, IL FULL_TIME
  • Levy Sector Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. A...
  • 1 Month Ago

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General Manager
  • General Manager- Vela
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Vela is coming soon to River North. Vela is a regional Mexican concept inspired by the melting pot that is Mexico City – where traditional meets modern, reflecting the country's bounty of natural ingr...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Restaurant General Manager
  • Study Hotels
  • Chicago, IL
  • The Study at University of Chicago is currently seeking a passionate Restaurant General Manager to guide, mentor, and ma...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Catering / Event Lead Cook (Seasonal)
  • Wooden Paddle
  • Lemont, IL
  • Do you love working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Have you always been the person that just gets stuff done?...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Banquet Server On-call-4
  • IHG
  • Chicago, IL
  • **Your web browser (Chrome 92) is out of date.** **Banquet Server On-call-4** **Hotel Brand:** InterContinental Hotels *...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Banquet Server
  • ClubCorp
  • Chicago, IL
  • Banquet Server in Chicago, IL at Metropolitan Club Chicago **Location:** **Job Description** **Banquet Server** Responsi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Banquet Set-up Floor Manager - Hilton Chicago
  • Hilton
  • Chicago, IL
  • The Iconic Hilton Chicago located on picturesque Michigan Avenue is searching for a Manager of Floor Facilities (Banquet...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Catering / Event Cook (Seasonal)
  • Wooden Paddle
  • Lemont, IL
  • Do you love working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Have you always been the person that just gets stuff done?...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part Time/ On Call Banquet Captain for Sheraton Lisle/ Naperville
  • Vhhospitality
  • Naperville, IL
  • * Check all room sets prior to each event. Meet with the Banquet Chef to confirm quantities of food items and timing of ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Houseman - Grand Maggiano's
  • Brinker International
  • Chicago, IL
  • To Work At Maggiano's You Have To Love People - And Liking Sinatra Doesn't Hurt! Do you think fast and act fast? Do you ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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