• Job Description

  Req#: req67523

  Assistant Manager, Banquets

  Work Mode: Onsite

  Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI

  Opportunity

  Assistant Banquet Manager is a skilled professional who supports and manages events, venues, directs the catering staff, and pre-plans the events to ensure consumer satisfaction. In addition to these duties, he acts as a link between the client and the staff to interpret the goals clearly to enable them to carry out their respective duties.

  Specific Responsibilities

  Operations

  • Meeting clients, taking contracts to help them to discuss what they need to have in the event and reporting these to the banquet manager.
  • Pre-plan the event with assistance from the manager.
  • Supporting the banquet plans and designing the planned venue.
  • Coordinate with the catering staff and manage banquet business logistics.
  • Ensure the best food and beverage service is given in the interest of the consumer.
  • Monitor and control banquet budget, which includes labor costs, beverage costs, inventory equipment, etc.
  • Make sure to offer optimum level services in terms of quality and hospitality.
  • Require coordination and cooperation with all the departments like culinary, catering, sales housekeeping, etc. to manage them in an effective manner to get a hold on the esteemed customers.

  Skillset

  • An excellent event planner.
  • He must possess creativity to come up with eye-catching designs, to implement the events to the tastes of the customers.
  • Have excellent leadership skills to manage over the large crew of waiters, stewards, cooks, bartenders, etc.
  • Must possess a dynamic attitude to keep on toes to ensure everything is working according to plans.
  • Proficient communication skills and an impressive personality to be looked upon as a motivational event planner.
  • Open to challenges in large and small event planning and face the risks with a patient approach to resolve them in a systematic manner.
  • Effective multitasking skills.
  • Good rapport with the head manager and colleagues in the organization

  Associate Engagement

  • Maintain a positive attitude and assist in creating a positive work environment.
  • Create and foster a culture of creativity and innovation.
  • Train and develop associates by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations, and conducting performance reviews.
  • Ensure clear and professional communication with personnel in all departments.
  • Use progressive disciplinary action when needed to address employee challenges.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and foster a culture of creativity and innovation.
  • Provide training, tools, and materials for your associates to successfully complete assigned tasks.
  • Build and maintain positive work relations with peers and support departments.

  Skills/Requirements

  • Minimum of two-year degree preferred. Four to five years’ relevant experience required.
  • Relevant coursework in Responsible Beverage, Sanitation, Supervision, and Teamwork
  • Food Manager Certification required for completion of this certificate within six months of employment.

  Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

  The salary range for this position is $63,100 - $79,500. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

  Why Choose Kohler?
  We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
  
  About Us
  It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• About the company

  Kohler Co., founded in 1873 by John Michael Kohler, is an American manufacturing company based in Kohler, Wisconsin.

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