Skamania Lodge is well known in the Pacific Northwest and Internationally as a Premier Recreation and Conference Center Resort. Skamania Lodge employs and takes pride in developing the careers of motivated and talented individuals. Joining the elite staff at Skamania Lodge provides you with 1st class benefits, development opportunities, employee discounts, great employee culture, leadership development opportunities and the ability to be innovative, creative and bring your ideas to the table. Come join an amazing team!
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, customer focused leader to join our Banquets and Meeting team as Assistant Banquet Manager. To be successful in this role, the Assistant Banquet Manager must want to be at the heart of the banquet and meeting experience and have a passion for the events, service, and the warmth of genuine hospitality. The Assistant Banquet Manager is a leader who gives the Banquet staff members the sense that they have room to grow yet simultaneously coaches and encourages those with promise who are only just beginning a career.
If you have experience in Banquet operations, enjoy engaging with people from all over the world and making meaningful connections, as well as taking steps to “WOW” people, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow a career in hospitality with a world-class property.
Your role:
Lead the team to always be engaging and approachable and by anyone.
Use your creativity to designs concepts for theme parties, procure and purchase necessary props.
Be the master of all events, working closely with the clients to ensure all needs are met.
Ensure the team understands the needs of the clients.
Manage payroll through review of staff schedules.
Provide continual support to the Banquet Manager.
Ensure the completion and return of beverage requisitions at conclusion of event.
Oversee the completion equipment checklist prior to the day of the event.
Ensure the maintenance of and proper care and cleanliness of serving equipment.
Oversee pre-meeting, assigning stations and duties to servers.
Ensure servers take appropriate breaks during events.
Adhere to and reinforce all appearance and service standards and procedures.
Know and follow county and state ordinances; E.g. Noise, light, etc.
Maintain positive communication with the kitchen, service personnel and managers.
Supervise the payroll of Servers, Captains and Houseperson's.
Ensure adherence to all service standards and procedures.
Ensure adherence to all appearance standards of Captains, servers and Houseperson's.
Additional Job Description:
Previous leadership experience in Banquets is required
Strong leadership skills
Thorough, detail oriented, organized, and pro-active
Independent thinker and doer
Strong sense of style and taste
Strong, intuitive ability to deliver exceptional customer service
Team player
3+ years of Banquet leadership experience.
Working knowledge of local, state and federal liquor regulations.
MAST and Food Handlers Card
Compensation:
68-72K Annually- This is a salaried position.
Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, skillset, years & depth of experience, education and certifications.
Benefits:
Full Time employees have access to 4 different Medical plan options, with employee/employer contribution.
Dental insurance with employee/employer contribution.
Vision with employee/employer contribution.
401K with employer match.
Companywide Hotel Room Discounts.
Paid Time Off! PTO determined by accrual rate that increases with years of service.
WA State Paid Sick Time (separate) up to 40 hours a year.
Employee Assistance Program providing support to you and your family.
Provided employee meals and generous snacks and beverages EVERYDAY!
30% off food, spa services and retail at Skamania Lodge and other participating Benchmark Pyramid Hospitality Managed Hotels.
Employee family events.
Access to pool, hot tubs and fitness rooms. (Select hours can vary depending on guest occupancy)
Free golf and disc golf for you and a guest.
Complimentary stays during inclement weather.
Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few!
Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses).
Transfers to other Benchmark Pyramid Global properties with continued years of service to all over the world!
View open positions/apply online here: https://skamania.com/careers/