Banquet Events Manager

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

Located at the entrance of Georgetown, steps from world-leading institutions and historic monuments, the hotel is located at the crossroads of DC's social and political hubs. Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC is a timeless luxury experience where the tenured staff leverage a legacy of intuitive hospitality for high-profile guests, including global leaders and captains of industry. Discover modern luxuries at one of the top private fitness clubs and spas in DC and a culinary destination with Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina.

• Medical & Vision Insurance – 95% Covered! Dental Insurance – 100% Covered & Pet Insurance!
• Complimentary Life insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Sick, and Vacation Time
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Exciting Training and Development Opportunities
• Continual Personal Education Reimbursement Programs
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• COMPLIMENTARY room nights at Four Seasons Hotels around the world
• And much more!

The Four Seasons, Washington D.C. is currently looking for a creative and passionate Banquet Events Manager. We are looking for an individual to support the Director of Events by planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of the Events team. They will also participate in procuring decor items for department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for event design and a love of creating extraordinary experiences that last a day, evening, or weekend, and will be remembered for a lifetime.

We look for individuals who let their true self shine at work, who are honest and reliable, who master their craft by delivering service with passion and who strive to celebrate others individuality. Past experience in a managerial or operational role with a high-end, on-or off-premise catering operation is a must. The individual must have working knowledge of current food and beverage trends, event trends, and dietary restrictions.

• Two to Three years experience in an Assistant Manager position in Banquets or other Food & Beverage outlets.
• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.
• Requires a working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• High-end, off premise catering experience is an advantage
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask. High level of creativity.
• Ability to irregular hours, weekends, and evenings.
• Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.
• Knowledge of audio-visual equipment and internet technology – preferred.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

$83,000 - $93,000 Annually

Must already be legally permitted to work in the United States. Applicants without valid work authorization for the United States will not be considered. For internal non-US Four Seasons applicants, please contact your Human Resources Department with questions about international management transfers.

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