Engaging service, delicious cuisine and distinctive surroundings make every special event at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a truly memorable affair. As the Assistant Director of Banquets, you will liaise between multiple departments to ensure the success of every group function – and model exceptional service and leadership skills among your team.What you will be doing:  
Reporting to the Director, Banquets or to such other person appointed or designated by the Company from time to time. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging serviceLead and manage the Banquet team in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followedAddress guest concerns and react quickly and professionallyTrain Supervisors in the absence of a trainerBalance operational, administrative and Colleague needsConduct regularly scheduled departmental meetingsWork closely with the Culinary and Stewarding team to ensure all banquet meeting requirements are in placeWork with the Conference Services & Catering department to ensure that revenues and guest satisfaction levels are maximizedManage the departmental budgetFollow outlet policies, procedures and service standardsFollow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverageOther duties as assignedSalary Range: $97,500 to $117,000 USD Gross AnnuallyYour skills and experience include: Previous leadership experience in food & beverage requiredComputer literate in Microsoft Window applications requiredUniversity/College degree in a related discipline preferredExcellent communication and organizational skillsStrong interpersonal and problem solving abilitiesHighly responsible & reliableAbility to work well under pressure in a fast paced environmentAbility to work cohesively as part of a teamAbility to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all timesPhysical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): Constant standing and walking throughout shiftFrequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbsFrequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, liftingOccasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps Visa Requirements:
Must have proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS
