Banquet Manager

Join the Legacy at the Los Angeles Athletic Club!

About Us
Founded in 1880, the Los Angeles Athletic Club (LAAC) is a prestigious institution steeped in history and tradition. Our mission is to nurture the body, mind, and spirit of our members through exceptional services and facilities.
Our private club consists of state-of-the-art athletic and spa facilities, award-winning restaurants and bars, luxury meeting and special event rooms, 72 hotel rooms, and a vibrant calendar of social, business, and athletic events.

If you're passionate about elevating member and guest experience and hold the required qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Your Role

We are currently seeking a Banquet Manager to join our team and contribute servicing all banquet activities and staff in order to ensure a successful function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Supervise the set up of function rooms to include placement of linens, silver, china, and glassware according to event order specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment prior to functions for cleanliness, proper inventory, and set up.
• Verbally communicate, in a calm, positive demeanor, during the course of the function with the kitchen, service, beverage, convention services, and engineering staff, as well as the guest host to ensure timely execution of events, quality service, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, local safety and health regulations and corporate standards.
• Supervise clean-up of function room and proper breakdown and storage of equipment.
• Enter billing information into point of sale/automated sales system in order to generate a final guest check. Process payroll for each event which includes calculating number of hours worked and gratuity distribution.
• Check staff attendance according to schedules, adjust and reassign server stations, as necessary, in order to provide quality service during functions.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette. Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware. Knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local health and safety regulations. Ability to grasp, lift, carry or transport up to 50 pounds. Ability to operate various food and beverage equipment present at a function. Ability to set realistic goals and standards.

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, and other ancillary and life wellness benefits.
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Hotel Room Discounts, Company-Paid Parking, Complimentary Meal per shift, and more!