Banquet Manager - Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is looking for their next Banquet Manager to join the team! Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is a coastal retreat with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from the hotel's balconies and patios. Explore the beauty of Torrey Pines State Reserve nearby, with a walking trailhead to Torrey Pines State Beach one mile away.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in Food and Beverage in a supervisory capacity, preferably a hotel setting

• Minimum of 3 years experience in banquets as a banquet captain or manager

• Previous experience in a high-volume hotel banquet department, with a minimum of at least 20,000 sq feet meeting space

• Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Must have open availability!

Shift Pattern: varies, must be open to work morning, evening, weekends and holidays

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

The Benefits:

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

• Mental Health Resources

• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Go Hilton travel discount program

• Supportive parental leave

• Matching 401(k)

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)

• Career growth and development

• Team Member Resource Groups

• Recognition and rewards programs

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

As a Banquet Manager, you would be responsible for managing the daily execution of all banquet functions in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage daily Banquet functions to include, but not limited to, planning, organizing and executing breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, etc.

• Oversee the set up of function rooms to include, but not limited to, the placement of linens, silver, glassware and chinaware according to event specifications and a full inspection

• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward

• Recruit, interview and train team members

• Communicate function specifications, procedures and changes with affected departments including, but not limited to, the Food and Beverage, Event Services, Property Operations, Audio Visual and Housekeeping

• Oversee the break down of the function room and ensure proper storage of equipment

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.

• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.

• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.

• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.

• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality

• Productivity

• Dependability

• Customer Focus

• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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