Food & Beverage / Banquet Supervisor

Company Description

This luxurious downtown hotel is a real architectural star in a place where skyscrapers were invented. Guests are invited to discover the finest of everything in the Windy City at our downtown Chicago hotel. Our unique hotel designed by French architect Jean-Paul Viguier is a 32 Prism of glass featuring stunning views of Lake Michigan and Chicago skyline.

"Why work for Accor?  We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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Job Description

Passionate about guest interaction, food and beverage? As Food & Beverage / Banquet Supervisor, you will care for and lead the operation of all Food & Beverage outlets, which consists of LeBar, CDA Restaurant, In-Room Dining and supporting Banquets as needed. You ensure that both your ambassadors and guests enjoy memorable experiences.

What you will be doing:

• Supervise the daily operation of the Food & Beverage outlets, engaging the team to deliver memorable dining experiences
• Creating unique and elevated event experiences for our clients, guests and meeting attendees
• Driving engagement through emotional intelligence and genuine connections with our Heartists and guests
• Elevating standards and thinking outside the box
• Be empowered to lead operations and address guest feedback

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Service focused personality is essential and a passion for everything food and beverage
• Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance
• Previous experience in a similar leadership role is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities and the ability to lead by example

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Be part of a high performing team who supports and inspires each other to be their best self everyday
• A workplace where you can live the values that are important to you, such as protecting our planet and being part of an environment where diversity, equality and inclusion is actively lived. 
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world - The sky is your limit!

Your team and working environment:

• Sofitel offers a unique opportunity to blend French hospitality with the culture of downtown Chicago
• Being a member of a motivating and inspired team of leaders
• Sofitel offers a unique opportunity to blend French hospitality with the culture of downtown Chicago
• An environment allowing you to use your knowledge and experience to contribute to the success of our operation

Visa Requirements:  Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work  authorization documents.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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