Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Galveston, TX 77554
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: None
Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $46,000.00 Base+Commission/year
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: ManagementJOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Manager of Banquet  will ensure proper staffing and set up as per the BEO.
POSITION AUTHORITY:
The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below.
POSITION GUIDELINES:
Position guidelines include, but are not limited to, established company and department policies and procedures and all supervisory directives. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound, reasonable judgment and initiative, and give high priority to accuracy and details in the performance of job responsibilities.

QualificationsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Hire, train, and schedule staff for the proper set up of Banquet events
- Work closely with the Banquet Captain, and Sales Managers in order to ensure proper room set up
- Communicate with the Banquet Housepersons throughout the shift to ensure that they are setting up the rooms to the guest’s specifications
- Assist in transporting awkward and heavy material such as staging, tables, chairs, dance floors, etc., from storage areas to meeting rooms
- Any and all other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must obtain TABC & Food Handlers Certification prior to beginning work
- At least two year Banquet service and set up experience required
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
- Forklift certification preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Must be reliable and responsible
- Able to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form with guests and employees so as to respond accurately and completely to people to give directions, instructions, information, answer questions and provide service as required
- Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to remain on feet standing or walking for long periods of time