Banquet Manager

Le Meridien Houston Downtown Job Opportunity

Le Meridien Houston Downtown presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants seeking a dynamic and upscale hospitality career. Located in the heart of downtown Houston, our luxury hotel offers a unique blend of contemporary design, exceptional amenities, and renowned guest service. As a team member, you will have the chance to work in a fast-paced and vibrant environment, providing personalized service to our esteemed guests. With opportunities for career advancement, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture, Le Meridien Houston Downtown is the perfect place to elevate your hospitality career. Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to creating memorable experiences for our discerning guests. Apply now and take the next step in your hospitality journey with Le Meridien Houston Downtown!

Overview

The Banquet Manager assists with hiring and training all banquet staff including scheduling and monthly meetings, illustrating proper techniques and etiquette for all styles of service. Supervise the set up of functions to include placement of linens, silver, china and glassware according to event specifications. Visually inspect function rooms and equipment for cleanliness, proper inventory and set-up. Verbally communicate, in a calm, positive demeanor, during the course of the function with the kitchen, service, beverage, convention services, and engineering staffs, as well as the guest host to ensure timely execution of events, quality service, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations and corporate standards.

Qualifications

Food / Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.

Previous supervisory / management experience and skills.

2 years banquet management experience preferred

Requires high school reasoning & language level.

Requires computer skills.

Read, write and speak English fluently.

Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.

No employee will pose a direct threat to the health / safety of self or others.

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals : Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24 / 7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other. EOE AA- Minorities / Females / Vet / Disability / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.