Director of Banquets

About Four Seasons :

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return.

Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.

We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves.

Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.

It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location :

Riverfront luxury in one of America's most celebrated cities. Unlocking the authentic New Orleans, Four Seasons invites you to our landmark tower a heritage icon with a central downtown location on the banks of the Mississippi River.

Dine on innovative Louisiana cuisine, relax by our resort-style pool, and plan your own private event at our 34th-floor observation deck boasting NOLA’s best views.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL NEW ORLEANS

Join a diverse and talented team in New Orleans!

We are seeking individuals who are warm, hospitable and start with the heart. The company's guiding principle is the Golden Rule do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.

Candidates will have an opportunity to be a part of a cohesive and dynamic team with opportunities to build a successful career.

We empower our employees to bethemselves andbecome masters of their craft. At Four Seasons, we ensure that your employee experience is just as rewarding as our guest experience.

Responsibilities include :

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience and a genuine passion for servant leadership. The leader in this role will have the ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote positive public relations, and handle concerns, a guest ambassador to anticipate guest / client's needs an overall intuitive thinker with an event planning mindset.

1. Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, supervisors and assistant managers in the Hotel’s Banquet Department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met;

long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.

2. The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.

3. Coordinate set-up requirements for hotel and off-site functions according to the banquet event order, communicate directly with group contacts, Catering Managers, and Conference Services Managers to ensure that all details of the function are carried out, ensure quality and timeliness of all food items, as well as provide knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience.

4. The ability to work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef, and Director of Catering to design an effective menu and wine list while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price and attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

5. Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.

Visa Requirements : We participate in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program and you must have legal documentation to work in The United States.

About Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans

With a front andcentrelocation at the edge of Canal Street, Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans will introduce thoughtful, intelligent service to the Crescent City.

Brought to you by masters of their craft, our landmark tower will be transformed when we open in the spring 2021. Guests will dine on innovative Louisiana cuisine, relax by our resort-style pool and plan their celebrations on our 34th floor observation deck boasting NOLA’s best views.

Named one of Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For over the past 22 years, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts can offer an opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential.

Our employees people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service, personify our company culture.

A career with Four Seasons means working for a company where our Corporate Values are much more than a program or a policy;

they define who we are and inform the decisions we make. Our benefits include complimentary hotel stays, competitive wages, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and complimentary meals.

We strive to have a long-lasting, positive influence on the communities where we operate and, on the people, we employ and serve around the world.

Learn more about Four Seasons :

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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