· Be on-site as functions demand, acting as the
contact person for groups when the Operations Manager is unavailable.
· Handle client complaints immediately. If unable to,
contact the Operations Manager for resolution.
· Timely completion of function
bills.
· Assisting with planning and
attending special events when required.
· Keeping all parties informed
of the status of each ongoing function.
· Ensuring all contracted items is
delivered on time.
· Assisting in achieving the department’s maximum
profitability and overall success by controlling cost and quality of service.
· Attendance and participation at weekly F & B
meeting.
· Must have a complete knowledge of fire procedures.
· Participation in Manager on Duty shifts as required
· Inform the appropriate persons of the need of
supplies to meet the operations needs.
· Co-ordinate room set-ups.
· Co-ordinate the general housekeeping of the entire
catering department.
· Preparing bar inventory for functions, including
opening and closing inventories, accurate bar summaries and cash deposits.
· Maintain bar control policies.
· Assure completion of
requisitions where deemed necessary.
· Completion of weekly schedule
and shift duties while:
· Maintaining a labor cost below
the maximum of 15%.
· Ensuring adequate and
consistent levels of service
· Ordering and purchasing of
beer, wine, liquor, premix canisters and canned soft for catering and vending.
· Keeping the Operations Manager
informed of purchase requirements of small wares, linens, etc.
· Greeting clients on their arrival and orientating
them with the facilities.
· Consistent check of Banquet Food and Beverage
quality.
· Consistent check of Banquet services.
· Consistent check of Banquet Plate presentation.
· Ensuring that services meet customer
specifications.
· Accurate and affective meeting and banquet room set
ups as outlined in the Function Contracts.
· Maintaining immaculate condition of all areas
occupied by the catering department.
· On-going awareness of all areas occupied by the
catering department and completion of maintenance request forms for necessary
repairs.
· Report and deficiencies to management
· Liaise with the Operations Manager to ensure all
client needs and requirements will be met.
· Provide quick service for last minute changes.
· Check food and beverage or coffee break schedule if
applicable.
· Inspection of meeting rooms and Grand Ballroom
prior to guest arrival ensuring that client specifications have been met.
· Handle client complaints and
problems.
· Maintaining “I Can Do It”
Service Standards
· Effective communication skills.
· Participate in staff training and development.
· Department meeting being held monthly.
· High employee retention.
· Personal development and growth.
· Ensure staffs perform in keeping with the standards
prescribed.
· Ensure a professional attitude
and proper business attire when on property, ready to meet or service a client
at any time.
· Staff professional attitude and proper meeting
Company appearance and uniform standards.
· Discipline of personnel when required.
·
Ensuring compliance
to documented procedures as per Integrated Management System (IMS).
·
Maintenance of
records as per documented procedures and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
· Liaison
with regulatory bodies to get clearances and permits.
· Authority will be communicated by superior or top
management as and when required during the period of contract.
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Skills/Abilities: · Knowledge of food
service organization and operation · Knowledge of
techniques and equipment associated with food products (both plant and
animal) for preparation and consumption, including storage/handling
techniques · Knowledge of
high-end cuisine and event coordination · Knowledge of basic
mathematics, statistics and their applications · Knowledge of basic
computer office applications and catering program applications · Knowledge of
business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource
allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production
methods, and coordination of people and resources · Knowledge of
principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This
includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services,
and evaluation of customer satisfaction · Knowledge of
principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and
instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training
effects · Knowledge of
principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training,
compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel
information systems · Skill in motivating,
developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people
for the job · Skill in
monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or
organizations to make improvements or take corrective action · Skill in teaching
others how to do something · Skill in using logic
and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems · Ability to
understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents · Ability to supervise
the work of others · Ability to pass
State of Illinois Sanitation Certification exam · Ability to organize,
prioritize and multi-task · Ability to establish
and maintain good working relations with staff and students · Ability to
effectively communicate both verbally and in writing · Demonstrated ability
to provide excellent customer service |