Banquet Manager

Loews Chicago Hotel offers careers steps from Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile. Team members deliver elevated hospitality with skyline and lake views in a central location that blends city energy, convenience and the comforts of home for guests.Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.What We Offer:Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company matchPaid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet BereavementTraining & Development opportunities, career growthTuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceTeam Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and moreJob SpecificAssists in the development of all banquet department schedules, forecasts and budgetsAdministers all departmental guidelines, policies and proceduresResponsible for smooth, efficient, cost effective operation of all banquet food service functions, to include; labor management, equipment inventory control, proper preparation of banquet checkOversees supervisory activities, such as coordination of set-up, delivery of service, quality of food presented, preparation and presentation of banquet check and tear down operationsReviews daily payroll report/records, ensures labor costs conform to established guidelinesMaintains banquet server gratuity information, prepares transmittal for submission to payroll departmentAssists in the interviewing and selection of departmental employeesTrains, appraises, coaches, counsels, and disciplines departmental employees according to Loews Hotels standardsFollows New Hire Training and ongoing Star Service Competency program in accordance with hotel policyEvaluates individual employee performance, determines areas in need of improvement or requirements for advancement, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve sameCoaches, counsels, retrains personnel as needed in order to ensure superior levels of performanceAssists in the establishment of appropriate par levels for all banquet equipment and supply inventories, so as to support forecasted activities without experiencing shortages or excessive inventory situationsEnsures the security and maintenance of all banquet equipment and suppliesAttends all BEO and required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activities, special promotions and upco...