Description

Summary

Join us for an incredible opportunity to be a part of our Banquets & Event Services leadership team as our Assistant Banquets Manager, supporting the Hyatt Regency Seattle & Hyatt at Olive 8!

As a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for twelve years running, it's an award-winning culture where you can bring your whole self to work every day, coupled with benefits that empower you to defy expectations and seek excellence.

The Assistant Banquets Manager will be responsible for managing banquet events at the hotel. This person supervises the service of all banquet and meeting functions at the Hyatt Regency Seattle & Hyatt at Olive 8. This role is a highly detailed role within the hotel to complete event requirements and create a memorable experience for guests.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supports and manages the Event Services (Banquets) department while working closely with the Area Director of Banquets, Area Convention Services Manager, Director and Assistant Director of Operations, the Culinary team, the Event Planning team, Stewarding, and other hotel departments
• Supervise, Empower, Lead, Coach and Motivate the teams including captains and banquet servers towards achieving exceptional guest service results and complete colleague engagement
• Ability to assist the hotel in reaching top box service scores on our Meeting Planner surveys.
• Ensure thorough communication and understanding with guests and other departments by reviewing Banquet Event Orders.
• Support the review of staffing and equipment needs
• Support the coordination and execution of all events with Culinary, Stewarding, Event Planning & Sales, and Event Setup
• Maintain a high energy, positive, professional appearance
• Develop innovative and creative décor for Banquet function space
• Support the short and long term banquet functions in the front and back of the house
• Support an environment establishing the highest standards of quality service and ensure implementation through effective hiring, training development, promotion and continuous reinforcement.
• Administrative tasks may include the facilitation of payroll, reports, forecasts, point of sale procedures, inventory and budget for food and beverage functions
• Perform daily walk-throughs in banquet department and all function space and storerooms to ensure full compliance with Department of Health regulations and Hyatt Corporate standards
• Ability to develop ideas for special events and holiday functions

The Assistant Banquet Manager is an integral part of the hotel's overall Food and Beverage team. You will work alongside your colleagues in the Food & Beverage Team to foster a successful Food & Beverage operation.

The salary range for this position is $80,170 to $106,000. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education.

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!

Benefits
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents after 30 days of employment
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off

• 10 days (80 hours) vacation earned upon completing 1-4 years of service
• 15 days (120 hours) vacation earned upon completing 5-9 years of service
• 20 days (160 hours) vacation earned upon completing 10+ years of service
• (2) Floating Holidays per year
• (6) Paid Holidays per year
• Compassionate Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Extended Illness Days - unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year

Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Uniforms and Cleaning of your Uniform
• Discounted parking
• Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Hyatt Colleague discount program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• ORCA Pass subsidy

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or caste.

Qualifications

• Previous Food & Beverage leadership experience preferred
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Must be available to work a varying schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Desire to create exceptional experiences for guests and colleagues
• Detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• Able to push, pull, and lift moderate to heavy weight consistently throughout shift
• Must have high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, strong developer and trainer, and effective in providing exceptional customer service
• Food Handler's/MAST cards required