Local (Chicago) Applicants Only

Located in the heart of Chicago, The University Club of Chicago has an opportunity for a dynamic, experienced Banquet Manager. This opportunity will provide a superior work environment with a dynamic food and beverage team that will allow you to achieve your personal best working with some of Chicago's top food and beverage professionals.

Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3 years experience in a four-star or better hotel or private club environment which emphasizes personalized customer service. In addition to this great opportunity, the University Club of Chicago offers competitive wages, incredible benefits, and a great place to work!

Essential Job Functions

Works with Catering Director, Banquet Chef, and others to schedule and coordinate personnel requirements for private functions
Develops detailed plans for each catered event in conjunction with the Club’s function committee (Assistant Manager, Banquet Chef, Catering Director, and Director of Housekeeping), as necessary
Serves as liaison between banquet service personnel and other staff members on the Club’s function committee
Follows diagrams of buffet tables and other guest function room set-up needs given by catering
Holds pre-function meetings to ensure smooth, efficient service; assigns server stations and coordinates timing of courses
Ensures that all banquet staff is well groomed and in proper uniforms (including name tags)
Assist with ongoing sales efforts for group and local banquet business
Prepares weekly service schedule utilizing staff effectively while watching labor costs.

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
3 to 5 years of banquet experience.
PC computer knowledge required. Delphi and Club Tec knowledge is a plus.
Positive and outgoing attitude.
Basic understanding of food terminology and cooking techniques.
Have a working knowledge of food ingredients and wine service.
Prior food and beverage operations experience (including supervisory experience) at banquet director level in an upscale/luxury hotel or restaurant.
Have a working knowledge of food and beverage products, services and current trends.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to stand for long periods, up to 6 hours, with few opportunities to sit or rest.
Ability to move quickly throughout various areas of the Club for operations and troubleshooting.
Ability to lift products, supplies, and various pieces of equipment more than 50 lbs.
Ability to effectively organize all areas of the front-of-house banquet operations and staff.
Other duties as assigned.

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