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Job Profile Title:

Dir Banquets-Commission

Job Code:

19949

Profile Title:

19949 Dir Banquets-Commission

Grade / Band:

L3

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Director of Banquets provides strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of Banquets Operations, including strategic planning, leadership, employee engagement, financial performance and development of staff and service standards. This position develops and executes strategies that maintain competitive advantage within the market and maximize revenue.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and MGM Resorts International policies, practices, and procedures.


Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring all banquet departments financial statements, and working with departments to keep all costs in line with budgeted guidelines and ensuring proper profit margins

Leads through communication, administration and financial controls resulting in the provision of exceptional food quality, service and experiences at targeted profit levels

Works with the Director of Catering to develop departmental budgets and helps guide the team in the creation and execution of a strategic business plan

Establish staffing guides for all departments and works with department heads to keep inside those guidelines

Work with department leaders to create, update and implement training materials and sessions for all departments to ensure understanding of luxury standards and expectations for each role

Ensuring effective communication amongst the teams within all departments for the success of all convention events

Describes, assigns and delegates duties and authority clearly and responsibly for the operation to the management team in each department, and follows up on expectations

Provides leadership and guidance to management to ensure smooth running of the operation in accordance with luxury service standards that are consistent with the property and brand attributes

Conducts communication meetings with all department leaders and staff to ensure the proper knowledge of key company and departmental information, and solicits feedback to ensure understanding and discuss issues

Experience in development of operating and capital budgets, staff planning, purchase and control of operating equipment and a sensitivity to design and refurbishment of banquet and kitchen facilities

Work with the Banquet team to ensure the proper tendering of all banquet checks and the delivery and sign off on the checks with the clients for each group

Researches and recommends new products, processes and services for evaluation, development and implementation to ensure the department’s competitive advantage in the marketplace

Influences and collaborates with external and internal stakeholders and business partners on decision-making

Respond to guest service interactions in a professional and timely manner, achieving positive resolutions by utilizing SHOW Service Basics

Create a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction.

Fosters a management team that possesses and delivers on key strategies of guest service, employee relations, team cooperation, financial responsibility and asset management

Work with management to ensure the proper upkeep of the Convention Space, and leverage relationships with other departments to ensure the maintenance of the Convention Space is handled properly

Educates management on departmental goals ensuring the buy in and support of all team members as they directly affect the success of the department

Establishes and maintains a culture of integrity, teamwork, and respect to ensure the long-term continued growth and profitability of the department


Required for All Jobs

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States


Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

 

Preferred


Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

 

Required


Additional Requirements

Details

Required/
Preferred

Experience managing employees using a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Preferred

Basic knowledge of Audio Visual and IT systems

Preferred

Working knowledge of catering sales system, Delphi

Preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KSAs

Expert working knowledge of food, wine and beverage service

Working knowledge of menu development

Proven track record with Food & Beverage cost controls

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Requisition Systems

Expertise in general health and sanitation codes

Expertise in fire department regulations and codes

Strong working knowledge of general HR policies and procedures including LOA, FMLA

Strong strategic planning, project management skills and superior decision-making while managing multiple priorities

Professional appearance and demeanor

Excellent customer service skills

Able to lead and mentor a team

Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts

Professional appearance and demeanor

Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays

Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms


Physical Requirements

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirement

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight/
w.p.m.

Balancing

 

 

X

 

 

 

Bending

 

 

X

 

 

 

Carrying 10 pounds

 

 

X

 

 

 

Clear speech - simple

 

 

 

X

 

 

Clear speech - complex

 

 

 

X

 

 

Climbing

X

 

 

 

 

 

Distant vision

 

 

 

X

 

 

Driving

X

 

 

 

 

 

Flexibility - upper body

 

 

X

 

 

 

Flexibility - lower body

 

 

X

 

 

 

Hearing/Listening

 

 

 

X

 

 

Kneeling

 

 

X

 

 

 

Lifting 10 pounds

 

 

X

 

 

 

Near vision

 

 

 

X

 

 

Normal vision

 

 

 

X

 

 

Pushing/Pulling

 

 

X

 

 

 

Reaching

 

 

X

 

 

 

Sitting

 

 

 

X

 

 

Standing

 

 

X

 

 

 

Typing

 

 

 

X

 

 

Walking

 

 

 

X

 

 


Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected work environments.

Work Environment

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Communication - verbal

 

 

 

X

 

Communication - written

 

 

 

X

 

Confined area

 

 

 

X

 

Contacts - works alone

 

 

 

X

 

Contacts - works around others

 

 

 

X

 

Contacts - works with others

 

 

 

X

 

Exposure to dust / dirt

 

 

X

 

 

Exposure to fumes / odors

 

 

X

 

 

Extreme cold

 

X

 

 

 

Extreme heat

 

X

 

 

 

Fast pace

 

 

 

X

 

Hazardous conditions - chemicals

X

 

 

 

 

Hazardous conditions - high structures

X

 

 

 

 

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

X

 

 

 

 

Indoors

 

 

 

X

 

Noise levels - low to moderate

 

 

 

X

 

Noise levels - high

 

 

X

 

 

Office conditions

 

 

 

X

 

Outdoors

 

 

X

 

 

Restricted area

 

X

 

 

 

Shifts

X

 

 

 

 

Smoke

 

 

X

 

 

Travel

 

X

 

 

 

Wet/Humid

 

X

 

 

 


Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected mental requirements.

Mental Requirement

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Analytical

 

 

 

X

 

Clerical

 

 

 

X

 

Comprehension

 

 

 

X

 

Crisis incidents

 

X

 

 

 

Customer service

 

 

 

X

 

Decision making

 

 

 

X

 

High pressure

 

 

 

X

 

Judgment

 

 

 

X

 

Long hours

 

 

X

 

 

Math skills - advance

 

 

X

 

 

Math skills - basic

 

 

 

X

 

Organization

 

 

 

X

 

Reading - simple

 

 

 

X

 

Reading - complex

 

 

 

X

 

Repetition

 

 

 

X

 

Tight deadlines

 

 

 

X

 

Writing - simple

 

 

 

X

 

Writing - complex

 

 

 

X