Director of Banquets – Laidback Luxury in La Jolla at Estancia La Jolla, A Noble House Hotel

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Catering Management, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, Training, Problem Solving, Empathy, Patience, Food and Beverage Operations, Banquet Operations, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Inventory Management, Event Coordination

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description ABOUT US: From the hacienda-style architecture to the lush gardens and scattered artwork, Estancia La Jolla is a true Southern California escape. This former ranch dates back to the late 1800s, a history the property celebrates and honors. In Estancia's 210 casually elegant rooms and suites, this AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel feels like home. THE JOB: The Director of Banquets will be responsible for all in-house catering facilities, managing the daily operations of all catering functions, coordinating all function activities with the catering sales and culinary teams, and overseeing catering equipment maintenance and inventory. YOU: To be successful in this position, we're looking for an amazing people connector, who thrives on creating experiences and problem solving. This role as the Director of Banquets requires skills such as patience, empathy, and a desire to provide excellent service for our guests. Our CULTURE: Be part of our award-winning team named TOP Workplace in San Diego 2022-2025 and TOP Workplace USA 2023-2025 by our Team Members. Estancia La Jolla is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts in the Americas. To provide our guests with exceptional service and the most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values. People who best fit Estancia La Jolla are sharp, hardworking team players. We look for candidates with experience in having fun! The OFFER: In return, we offer competitive pay, health insurance benefits, Team Member and Family & Friends hotel and restaurant discounts within the Noble House Hotel & Resorts family, Matching 401k (After 1 year), On-Demand Pay (Earned wage access before payday!) PTO, Complementary Parking, and Meals. Requirements Five (5) or more years of experience in a food and beverage operational position High level of computer literacy Requires the ability to lead others in the department by mentoring and providing training that results in staff that meets/exceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of service. Possess a basic knowledge of the banquet department operations Must have excellent customer service/communication skills to work with guests and providing a high level of guest satisfaction. Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend and holiday shifts as required by operational needs. The ideal candidate will have: Experience within a hotel/resort environment A valid current Food Handlers Card or willingness and ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. At Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team! If you enjoy being a part of a team providing an excellent experience for our guests and meeting new people, we invite you to apply! Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D EEO Statement Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.

Responsibilities

The Director of Banquets will oversee all in-house catering facilities and manage daily operations of catering functions. This includes coordinating activities with catering sales and culinary teams and maintaining catering equipment.