Banquet Manager - The Gathering Spot Atlanta

We are looking for a Banquet Manager to oversee setup and execution of our private & member events  at our TGS Atlanta location. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains and/or oversees training of Banquet staff.
• Schedules banquet staff, assigning roles based on experience and skills.
• Supervises work product from Banquets team.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with club policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success
• Partner with our Private Events team on meeting the needs of the client with respect to timely event setup.
• Source and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Ensure proper BEO execution
• Approve all aspects of event setup before the day of the event
• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
• Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Proven experience as Banquet Manager
• Knowledge of KPIs and event setup for Banquets/Private Event management
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• A knack for problem-solving
• Customer-service orientation
• A team player with leadership skills

Education & Experience:

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Hospitality Management or related field is preferred
• 3 - 5 years of managment experience in F&B, Outlets or other related hospitality experience strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to work in a private events environment that may involve standing, lifting, and walking for long periods of time

The Gathering Spot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.