Conference & Banqueting Manager - Bournemouth Marriott

3 days ago

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Marriott International Full time
Job Number
Job Category Event Management
Location Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, 105 St. Michael's Road, Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Set in a stunning location overlooking the beach and newly refurbished, the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious Conference & Banqueting Manager to join the management team.

What we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Company Pension
  • Fantastic career opportunities by joining the world's largest hotel group
  • Generous travel perks including discounted room rates for yourself, family and friends
  • Complimentary Parking
  • Complimentary staff meals when on duty
  • Complimentary use of our on-site gym
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Annual associate events
Directs and motivates team while personally providing high quality service based on requirements and standards. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Provides clear and concise communications to everyone having ownership in the success of the event. Identifies training opportunities and plans a strategy to accomplish goals.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Banquet Operations

• Projects supply needs for the department, (e.g., china, glass, silver, buffet presentations, props).

• Maintains and applies knowledge of all laws, as they relate to an event.

• Understands the impact of Banquet operations on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.

• Adheres to and reinforces all standards, policies, and procedures.

• Ensures established sanitation levels are maintained.

• Manages departmental inventories and maintains equipment.

• Uses banquet beverage records to control liquor costs and manage the banquet beverage perpetual inventory.

• Schedules banquet service staff to forecast and service standards, while maximizing profits.

• Develops lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth.

Leading Banquet Teams

• Sets goals and delegates tasks to improve departmental performance.

• Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet team.

• Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine with emphasis on current event trends.

• Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff.

• Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events as needed.

Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

• Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures.

• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

• Monitors progress and leads discussion with staff each period.

• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.

• Reviews quarterly Meeting Planner Survey results and participates in the development and implementation of corrective action to address service challenges; focuses on continuous improvement of guest satisfaction.

• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW TreatmentTM. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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