The primary function of the Banquet Manager is to assist in all areas of supervision, coordination, training and direction of all personnel for the Banquet Department.
Comply at all times with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Inspect the rooms for assigned functions, making certain that every detail of the set up is done
Check in servers, assign stations and pre-post function side work duties
Inspect table place settings, including table linen, china, glass, silverware and condiments for correct placement by set-up crew and to ensure that each element is clean, undamaged and attractive
Supervise the setting of buffet tables and other food service tables used for catering function
Supervise the handling, storage and security of all catering service equipment
See that all scheduled functions take place on time and according to plan
Contact host in charge of function to introduce him/herself and coordinate any last minute details regarding the function
Responsible for the department of all servers on the floor and supervise service received by the guests throughout each function assigned
Supervise clearing and post function clean-up, check servers "out", making sure that function rooms, aisle and storage areas are clean and equipment is cleaned and properly stored
Assist Director of Banquets in all departmental administrative duties, i.e. scheduling, payroll, etc.