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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Banquet Manager - Kimpton Alma San Diego in San Diego, California
Why We're Here
We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.
Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.
Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.
How We're Different
Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.
It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.
That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.
It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.
What You'll Do
As the Banquet Operations Manager, you'll provide leadership and support to the banquet staff while ensuring a high standard of guest satisfaction, and operating in the established budgets and goals. You'll ensure your team provides guests with excellent food and beverages in a timely, courteous, efficient, and accurate manner. Must be familiar with daily banquet operations including but not limited to; food, wine, spirits, and service techniques.
Some of your responsibilities include:
Act as an advocate for your property, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return!
Lead all aspects of banquet operations and manage all floor staff.
Work cooperatively with chefs and cooks.
Promote a multifaceted and team work driven environment.
Ensure guests are served in an expedient and friendly manner.
Assist supervisory duties in F+B outlets in the absence of banquet business
What You Bring
3+ years of banquet experience, ideally with some supervisory experience.
Alcohol Awareness Training is preferred and Food Handler Certification (if applicable).
Ability to get along with staff and guests.
Passion for creating ridiculously personable experiences!
Highly motivated and flexible, with the ability to lead and take initiative.
Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here (https://ihg.scene7.com/is/content/ihg/IHG_DAM/kimpton-hotels/2018-brand-pages/amer/pdfs/eeo-policy-kimpton.pdf) .
Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.
The salary range for this role is $75,000 to 80,000 annually plus 1% commission on all actualized F+B Catering and F+B Group Revenue. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in San Diego, CA.
This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and hotel room discounts to eligible employees.
You can apply for this role through kimptoncareers.com (or through kimptonvantage.com if you are a current employee).
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.