Banquet Manager @ Lucas Oil Stadium

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Job Listing: Banquet Manager / Full Time

Location: Lucas Oil Stadiumin Indianapolis, IN.

Our Banquet Manager is directly responsible for the planning, preparation, set-up, service, break-down and cleanup of breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, receptions and other group events. Our Banquet Manager will provide supervision, leadership and direction to hourly banquet staff in both front and back of house. Our Banquet Manager is responsible for ensuring that events are executed smoothly and in accordance with guest specifications, to include linens, décor, set up, menu and all aspects of service.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction to banquets catering staff to deliver a customer service in accordance with Sodexo Live! standards and policies.
• Maximize Sodexo Live!'s revenue and operational excellence through implementation and oversight of systems and policies related to banquet events.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of business unit by partnering with our Director of Premium/Suites department; monitors and ensures all aspects of operations are completed in an efficient and effective manner by staff.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and/or appropriate combination of education and work experience to facilitate on-the-job effectiveness.
• 4 years of previous Banquet Management experience in a large-scale hotel or high-quality convention center.
• Ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts and be available as business demands require.
• Exceptional computer skills and familiarity with property management systems such as a Banquet Event Order Software.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management; Ability to promote and participate in team environment concepts.
• Must have unwavering and exceptional service delivery standards.
• Self-starter who can work independently and on several tasks/projects simultaneously, and who can contribute to functional areas of the business outside of the finance area.
• Initiative in identifying and resolving problems timely and effectively.
• Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.

Sodexo Live! Information:

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal. Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Venue Information:

Lucas Oil Stadium's unique features include its flexibility in design and ability to accommodate a multitude of events beyond NFL football and NCAA basketball, including concerts, national conventions, trade shows, IHSAA tournaments, international and national band competitions, and numerous other national and local amateur sports events. The seven-level stadium has more backstage space than any other NFL stadium with seven locker rooms, 11 indoor truck docks, 44,000 square feet of exhibit space and 12 meeting rooms. Weather permitting, the north operable window combines with the largest retractable roof in the NFL to truly give the spectator the feeling of being at an outdoor stadium. Tradeshows and conventions can utilize 183,000 square feet of exhibit space when merging the field and both exhibit halls. Lucas Oil Stadium also features two multi-level club lounges, 137 suites, retractable sideline seating, house reduction curtains, two HD video boards, 360 degree ribbon boards, spacious concourses and much more, all which allow the ease of welcoming any size event.