Director of Banquets - Waldorf Astoria New York

Overview

Oversee planning and execution of banquet events, ensuring service excellence and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• team management
• banquet management
• compliance
• room setup
• equipment storage
• recruitment

Tasks

-Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward -Oversee the break down of the function room and ensure proper storage of equipment -Manage daily Banquet functions to include, but not limited to, planning, organizing and executing breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, galas, etc. -Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards -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 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 -Recruit, interview and train team members

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Benefits

-401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement -Career growth and development -Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program -Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel -Parental leave to support new parents -Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) -Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount -Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family -Debt-free education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*

About Waldorf Astoria New York

-The hotel was built in 1931 at 301 Park Avenue, claiming the title of the world’s largest and tallest hotel. -Originally two rival hotels from the 1890s merged to become an icon of hospitality and innovation. -Known for culinary inventions like Eggs Benedict, Waldorf Salad, and Lobster Newburg, and for pioneering in‑room dining. -Hosted legendary events such as the first Met Gala, the IBM PC launch, film shoots, and rock hall ceremonies.

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