Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Director of Banquets ID 2025-15140 Category Banquets Position Type Regular Full-Time Property Description

Barnsley Resort is a luxury destination located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia, offering a unique and enchanting work environment for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. As a job applicant, joining the team at Barnsley Resort means being part of a renowned property known for its stunning scenery, unparalleled amenities, and exceptional service. The resort offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary, spa, and outdoor recreation, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. Barnsley Resort is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work culture that values teamwork, creativity, and outstanding guest experiences. Employees can expect to work in a serene and idyllic setting, where they can showcase their skills, grow their career, and be part of a team that delivers extraordinary experiences to guests. Joining the team at Barnsley Resort presents a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class resort that offers an unparalleled experience for both guests and team members alike.

Overview

A director of banquets is responsible for directing assistant banquet managers, captains, servers, and a set-up department in the day-to-day operations of a banquet department; management of a banquet department; maintaining quality standards; and anticipating and fulfilling the expectations of guests as outlined in banquet event orders. The Director of Banquets hires and trains 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.

Responsibilities

· Constantly. Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.

· Constantly. Ensure that labor costs are aligned with the forecast.

· Constantly. Keep work areas clean and organized.

· Constantly. Know food preparation and service.

· Constantly. Promote employee empowerment.

· Constantly. Report all unsafe conditions immediately.

· Constantly. Select, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel employees according to Davidson policies and procedures.

· Constantly. Utilize knowledge of physical capabilities of banquet space.

· Constantly. Complete all necessary paperwork, meeting all due dates.

· Frequently. Know basic bar terminology and wine service.

· Frequently. Order supplies for banquet department.

· Frequently. Oversee and assist in collection of payments for banquet functions.

· Frequently. Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.

· Frequently. Responsible for monthly inventory of all banquet equipment.

· Frequently. Set up banquet rooms for functions (chairs, tables, linens, etc.).

· Frequently. Solve unusual customer requests creatively.

· Occasionally. Attend required meetings.

· Occasionally. Conduct performance appraisals.

· Occasionally. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree or minimum 4 years experience in banquet management.

· Ability to interpret financial and operational data into operational plan.

· College level reasoning, math, computer and language skills.

· Read, write and speak English fluently.

· Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.

· Requires time management and negotiation skills.

· Ability to manage according to employment laws of jurisdiction.

· Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.

· Ability to train employees in alcohol intervention, food handling, and sanitation.

· 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 CoverageDental & Vision Coverage24/7 Teledoc serviceFree Maintenance MedicationsPet InsuranceHotel DiscountsTuition ReimbursementPaid 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.

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