Banquet Operations Manager

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Automotive Sales, Business Growth, Business Support, Catering Services, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Employee Orientation, Food and Beverage Industry, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Operations Management, People Management, Restaurant, Revenue Growth, Sales, Staff Requirements, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

About US The Dalcy is a private event space located in the historic Fulton Market District, featuring a well-curated cocktail and wine program and chef-driven modern American fare.

Overview The Dalcy is now hiring a BANQUET OPERATIONS MANAGER! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Banquet Operations Manager with 2 years of Banquet operations manager experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits: • Competitive Salary • Quarterly Bonus • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation • 401(k) • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance • Dental & Vision Insurance • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance • Domestic Partner Benefits • Restaurant Discounts • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce? Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Responsibilities Manage the execution of onsite catering and banquet events Present invoice to guests, accurately process payments, and balance sales/receipts Comprehend and execute specific banquet instructions and timeline, and expedite any contract changes as communicated from catering sales team Ensure all event setups / breakdowns are performed in a timely manner Ensure post-event reporting is executed by appropriate team member and shared with sales team in a timely manner Lead the opening shift process and perform food ordering, inventory, price updates and recipe build maintenance Oversee and ensure effective back of house systems, receiving and storage including sidework and organization of those areas Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries Model and promote teamwork across all teams Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications 5+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant 2+ years of experience in back of the house systems and food costing Skilled in leading and developing teams Experienced with inventory and BOH systems Salary Range: USD $60,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises Inc