Assistant Event Services Manager; Banquets

Position: Assistant Event Services Manager (Banquets) When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means.US - OH - ColumbusEntry Level ManagerFull-timeHourly US Dollar (USD) pay basisSummaryLocated within walking distance of Nationwide Arena and the trendy Arena District, Hyatt Regency Columbus redefines the modern hotel experience. We offer 633 renovated guest rooms and spacious suites and 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. We are connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and steps to the Short North Arts District, ours is the hotel in which to meet and play in downtown Columbus.Are you ready?Because we are looking for a Assistant Operations Manager – Banquets/Event Services!What does the ROLE entail?Goal of the Banquet Assistant Operations Manager: Effectively and proactively monitor the daily functions of the Banquet/Event Services department by ensuring coordination and execution of all hotel events in the hotel’s 70,000 square feet of event space.Support and manage the Banquet/Event Services and Event Set Up teams while working closely with the Event Sales and Event Planning team as well as other hotel operating departments.Supervise, empower, lead, coach and motivate the events team toward achieving exceptional guest service results and colleague engagement.Assist the hotel in reaching top service scores on our Meeting Planner and guest surveys.Ensure thorough communication and understanding with guests and other departments.Responsible for the appropriate and timely set up of all functions, meetings, and food service while maintaining standards of food and beverage specifications.Proactively review staffing and equipment needs.Maintain a high energy, positive, and professional atmosphere.Develop innovative and creative ideas to enhance the food & beverage function.Reinforce highest standards of quality service through effective hiring, training, development, and on-going communication & feedback.Administrative tasks include, but not limited to, the facilitation of payroll, reports, forecasts, point of sale procedures, inventory and budget for food and beverage functions.Your EXPERIENCE:Must possess the following strengths: high energy, motivational leader, effective communicator, strong developer and trainer and effective in providing exceptional customer service.A minimum of 2-4 years of hotel/banquet/food & beverage or similar experience. Leadership experience preferred.Strong and concise verbal and written communication skills.Must possess excellent organization, interpersonal and administrative skills.Must be proficient in general computer knowledge.A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.Ability to problem solve and multi-task.Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk moderate distances. Ability to lift, pull, and push a moderate weight (about 50 pounds).Full-Time Management Position that requires full flexibility, including the ability to work weekends, holidays and, a varied schedule.Demonstrates Hyatt Values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing.What’s in it for YOU?An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best.12 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year and 50% Discounts at our F&B outlets.Take pride in working for a company that is the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE.Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage after 30 days of employment.Discounts on dry cleaning.Connect with thousands of National and Local Partners for Various Discounts.Free COTA Bus Pass.Discounted monthly parking passes for Downtown parking.Family Events and Recognition Celebrations.Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best – and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose.To support our colleagues mental…