Banquet Manager jobs in Rhode Island

The Bohlin is looking for a Banquet Manager to join the team.

The Bohlin is a seasonal wedding & event destination that nods to the nautical heritage of Newport. The Bohlin embodies the historic character of Newport's downtown waterfront while embracing a coastal chic design aesthetic. Centered in a world-class marina, the Bohlin's dockside terrace is surrounded by sailboats and luxury yachts, creating a unique and dramatic backdrop for social and corporate events. The Bohlin is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

About the Position:In the Banquet Manager role, you will actively oversee and execute luxury events at The Bohlin.

About You: You are passionate, energetic and to whom pleasing and impressing guests comes naturally

Essential Duties:

• Attend event planning meetings, fully digest event planning and execution standards
• Delegate and participate in event service from set-up through break-down
• Receive and verify rental orders, set up events according to floorplan
• Work as a team with the culinary and sales
• Ensure event spaces are clean, orderly, and secure after each function

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off
• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits with a flex spending account option
• HRA
• Ability Assist (EAP)
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Short term disability (MA only)
• Great 401k match
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• 35% discount when dining in our locations
• Perk spot options
• Fully paid BJ's membership
• Manager's Dining Card

About Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you'll not just be an employee - you'll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there's no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses! We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Experience with banquet service and set-up required minimum 2 seasons
• Prior leadership experience required, minimum 2 seasons
• Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and move 25-50 pounds
• Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships