Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings – offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight’s pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley’s famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com. 

Job Description

Summary 
The Banquet Manager supervises and assists in the service of banquet functions. Serve guests in a friendly, professional manner according to hotel standards working under the direction of the Food & Beverage Director.  Prepare all pertaining paperwork in partnership with event team.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $57,000-$75,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Job Posting Deadline 
Applications for this position will be accepted until April 30, 2024.

Essential Job Functions
•    Manage banquet staff to ensure high-quality execution of events and large receptions
•    Coordinate quality of food service between kitchen and banquet staff
•    Oversee the set-up of assigned events including set up and breakdown of the room, post updated event communication including staff schedule
•    Conduct pre-service meetings with staff. Attend monthly department meetings. Attend weekly banquet event order (BEO) meetings
•    Work closely with Group Sales Team and Events Manager to ensure the successful execution of events
•    Act as primary event contact in the absence of the Event Manager
•    Properly close all banquet checks and communicate / report to F&B leaders, Group & Events team after each function
•    View and read BEO’s in Delphi (program where Events Manager stores all up-to-date BEO’s) and complete reports and paperwork as assigned
•    Monitor the inventory of banquet supplies and equipment, place orders as necessary through approved vendors 
•    Audit time and labor daily to ensure daily labor report and payroll accuracy
•    Manage schedule changes
•    Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and restaurant staff coverage
•    Monitor staff grooming and uniform standards, provide feedback as necessary
•    Support the restaurant when business levels decrease in support of the entire F&B department
•    Communicate with service staff regarding anticipated business levels, conduct pre-shift meetings
•    Support team during service by bussing tables, assisting guests, restocking product and service items
•    Maintain a supervisory presence while working in the Restaurant/Lounge and connect with guests to ensure service standards and guest expectations are met
•    Communicate and report guest-related incidents with the F&B Manager to ensure guest experiences are handled in a timely manner
•    Develop and coach staff in partnership with F&B Director and manage performance as necessary
 

Qualifications

•    High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
•    3 years F&B experience 
•    2 years in banquets preferred
•    Serve Safe Certification preferred
 

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received 
Given: Exercises general supervision over Banquet Staff. Assigns a variety of routine tasks, sets general expectations of results expected within company’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Received: Works under general supervision of Director of Food & Beverage. Receives continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor’s directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins.

Work Environment and Physical Demands 
•    Ability to be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time 
•    Regularly work in adverse conditions and requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
•    Must be able to lift, push or pull occasionally up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance 

Job Benefits
This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits: 
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.   
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Programs 
• Flexible Spending Account Programs 
• Life Insurance Programs 
• Paid Time Off Programs 
• Paid Leave Programs 
• 401(k) Savings Plan 
• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes  
• Other company perks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.         

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here