Banquet Event Manager

It is an exciting time for the hotel as we are undergoing a significant refresh. Would you like to be part of that journey? If so, this is where you belong!

When you are looking for a new job, you know in your heart you want to work where you belong. The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, managed by Sage Hospitality, may just be your ideal location. Together we create a friendly, supportive culture that is intriguing and refreshing to those who are seasoned in hospitality as well as those putting their toes in the water for the first time. Let us show you how it’s done.

Enliven your senses by joining forces with this top-notch team.  Take pride in providing inspired cocktails and menu choices to our guests at Heinz Hall.  There are many moving pieces to the operation.  With a passion for food, interaction and teamwork you could be the perfect fit. Could this be where you belong?

At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Primary focus is on executing all aspects of events at Heinz Hall, where the hotel provides all food and beverage catering needs including bars and concessions during performances, meetings, social functions and catering.

Manage banquet service operations to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service and compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

Position is responsible for long and short term planning and day-to-day operations of the banquet section.  Recommends policy and procedural changes.  Implements and monitors and department's budget and manages expenses within approved budget constraints.

Analyze banquet event orders, communicate effectively with customers, managers and associates to ensure that all room setups, equipment, supplies, staffing and menus meet/exceed customer's expectations.

Review all schedules, equipment, supplies and organize work flow to ensure a quality event to customers on a daily basis.

Monitor and control banquet budget (i.e., labor costs, beverage costs, supplies and equipment and coordinate with event budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while providing quality guest service.

Implement company programs (company/franchise) and resolve daily operational problems through consistent monitoring of banquet operations to ensure compliance with safety and security regulations, SOPs and to ensure an optimum level of service, quality and hospitality.

Supervise human resources in the banquet area to retain and motivate associates, hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.

Education/Formal

Training Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

One year minimum in concessions or hotel catering experience.

Knowledge/Skills 

• Requires knowledge of general sales techniques. 
• Yield management experience required. 
• Requires highly developed customer service skills. Strong follow-up and guest satisfactions skills. 
• Understand and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Work on more than one task at a time. 
• Develop strong internal and customer relationships.
• Set and manage priorities and plan activities in advance.
• Solve problems and make sound business decisions.
• Respond to coaching, feedback and training.
• Must be detailed oriented.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying tables, chairs, boxes (50 lb. maximum) occasionally.
• Bending/kneeling required for taping down cords, skirting tables, picking up floor after function, occasionally.
• Mobility - ability to service clients on a moments notice, variable distances, 100%.
• Continuous standing - function observation, client site inspections (one hour minimum to four hours maximum).
• Climbing stairs up to approximately 55 steps 3-5% of 10 hours

The Perks Fully Loaded for Full Time Ambassadors:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 100% Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Hotel Discounts (Both Marriott and Sage Portfolios)
• Eligible for Referral Bonuses
• Incentive Programs
• Cell Phone Discounts