Banquets Supervisor

About Us

Here at Westin BWI, we prioritize employee engagement! We continue to create a vibrant workplace culture by hosting various fun activities including employee parties, potlucks and spirit weeks to foster connection and healthy employee relationships.

Additionally, we celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries with thoughtful gifts spreading the love within our Westin family.

We believe that every team member plays a vital role in our success and we're committed to making everyone feel valued and included.

We strive to to build a supportive and enjoyable environment together.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S.

military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Lead Banquet team in the serving of guests during banquet functions to ensure positive guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Check server and house person Banquet Event Orders (BEO) to ensure that all information is accurate.


* Check room set-up to see that BEO directions are completely followed.

Ensure that all public areas are neat and clean.


* Make contact with group representatives.

Explain how to make contact if needed throughout function.


* Communicate all BEO changes to catering office and affected departments.


* Coordinate with banquet staff set-ups, changes, and time schedules for all functions.


* Operate as a banquet server; setting-up, greeting and serving the guest and breaking-down the function.


* Inspect banquet areas at end of function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean.


* Recap all banquet checks at end of each day and turn in to Night Audit.


* Know the menu for each function served and be able to explain the major ingredients and preparation method for each item to be served.


* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.


* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:


* Hotel experience preferred.


* Superior communication skills to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.


* Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.


* Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.


* Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effecti...