Banquet Manager

Position:Banquet Manager

Company: The Odyssey Venue

Location: Tinley Park, IL

Reports to: Director of Food & Beverage

We are looking for an experienced Banquet Manager at either Elements Conference and Banquet Center or The Odyssey Venue. If you thrive off excellence in service, training and mentoring others, and building business from the ground up, you might be our person!

Who We Are

Family owned and operated since our beginnings in 1994, our mission is to provide our clients and their guests with an exceptional experience with our hospitality, event space, and catering. The refined ambience and splendor of The Odyssey is evident the moment you walk through our doors. It is altogether small and intimate yet grand and elegant with personalized service and gourmet cuisine that is unequaled in the southern suburbs. We are the top choice for weddings, wedding showers, baby showers, fundraisers and benefits, luncheons, and business events.

The Elements Conference & Banquet Center, conveniently located in Orland Park, IL, is a perfect solution to our guest’s convention, corporate meeting, special occasion, or wedding needs. Elements features over 7,000 square feet of flexible meeting space customized to suit. Our elegant decor, tasteful furnishings, professional service, and courteous staff provide the perfect atmosphere.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a Banquet Manager, you will orchestrate the staffing needs of the wait staff and bartenders as well as expertly execute all the details arranged through the Events & Catering department.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

· Event Management:

• Understand and execute Banquet Event Orders.
• Ensure rooms are set-up properly, clean, organized, and view ready, including all equipment, room temperature, lighting, and common areas.
• Provide excellent customer service by being the main point of contact to clients and their guests. Strive to answer any questions or concerns quickly and appropriately.
• Collaborate with sales and kitchen staff to ensure events are completed with total guest satisfaction.
• Close facility: Ensure the building is closed properly and inspect any damages or problems with the facility

· Staff Supervision:

• Retain, train, and guide banquet staff, and manage other employee relations matters.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and attendance for events. Assist in creating weekly staff schedule. Enforce staff rules with regards to dress policy and food sanitation.

· Venue Management:

• Interpret P&L’s and analyze payroll costs for accuracy and possible savings.
• Forecast and budget materials for future events.
• Maintaining Liquor Controls and Inventory, including ordering for events and organizing liquor room.
• Order and organize linen supplies and room.
• Assist General Manager in confirming fair and adequate pricing for all ordered products.

Experience, Skills, and Abilities You Have

• 4+ years of food service experience and/or a degree in business or hospitality management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Our Commitment

The Odyssey Venue fully supports the enhancement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our most import asset . . . Our People.

What We Offer

As a commitment to your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package as part of your overall compensation, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with tax-advantaged FSA and HSA account options
• Retirement benefits including 401k plan with attractive employer match
• 5-day work week wherever possible and paid vacation/sick days above industry averages
• Childcare assistance program to support working parents and their eligible dependents
• Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage for long-term financial stability
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance with elective additional coverage for you, your spouse, or children
• Mental wellness benefits including bank-paid Headspace meditation app subscription and access to our Employee Assistance Program

To learn more about Odyssey Venue or the Elements Conference and Banquet Center, please visit our websites:

http://www.theodysseyvenue.com/

https://www.elementsconferencecenter.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please help us create an enticing offer package for this role by letting us know your salary expectations. Thank you in advance for your honesty.

Ability to Relocate:

• Tinley Park, IL 60477: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person