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Food & Beverage Banquets Manager

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Rivers Casino is Chicagoland's most exciting event destination with world-class dining, a premier casino experience, live entertainment and more. You'll be planning banquets for corporate events, conventions, seminars, reunions, parties, private dinners, weddings and trade shows!

Compensation: Competitive Hiring Salary DOE

The Banquets Manager is responsible for overseeing operations for all banquets and events

Essential Job Functions:

  • Ensure guest service standards are met consistently
  • Ensure a maximum level of service and satisfaction throughout the Banquet department
  • Attends BEO/GEO meetings when required
  • Assist with requisitions for event equipment including china, glass and silverware
  • Organize the flow of service with Chef and discuss expediting systems, special needs, timing, etc.
  • Communicate with Banquet Housemen on event room setup and breakdown
  • Ensure proper staffing for forecasted volume and budgetary guidelines
  • Ability to extend complimentary services in accordance with the approved comp matrix
  • Achieve proper food and liquor/beverage costs consistent with budgeted expense
  • Maintain high sanitation and safety standards, meeting all required regulatory standards
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory controls both internal and external including but not limited to state and federal laws
  • Responsible for proper ordering for the Banquet department including but not limited to food, beverages & supplies
  • Ensure all recipes are adhered to consistently
  • Ensure rotation of products to consistently provide the freshest product to guests
  • Notify team members and supervisors of changes in policies and procedures
  • Ensure that all Team Members are treated in a fair and consistent manner
  • Conduct monthly meetings with the leadership team for Banquet Team Members (BTM)
  • Create, process and post banquet checks in Amadeus and Micros P.O.S.
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or other four-year degree preferred
  • Four or more years of experience in a restaurant/hotel/event center environment with at least one year of management experience preferred
  • Must have a proven track record demonstrating sound judgment and the ability to perform well under pressure
  • Knowledge of state liquor regulations and point of service systems required.
  • Must possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills to effectively interface with Team Members and guests
  • Must have successfully completed and maintain certification in “ServSafe” (Food Sanitation Management) within 120 days of employment
  • Must have alcohol certification or be able to obtain within 120 days of employment
  • Must be able to use a computer
  • Ability to successfully fulfill the pre-employment process, and obtain and maintain all necessary licensing
  • Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays

Working Conditions:

  • Regularly required to see, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; stand and walk
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Frequently required to stoop, crouch or kneel
  • Ability to interact with others while maintaining a courteous and positive demeanor
  • Ability to work in a noisy and fast-paced environment
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Rivers Casino Des Plaines

3000 S. River Road

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Casino
Managed By Rush Street Gaming

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, 401K w/ Immediate Vesting, Earn up to 18 days of PTO in your first year of employment, Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for team members and eligible dependents, Tuition Reimbursement

Rivers Casino Des Plaines

About the company

Rivers Casino is located in Des Plaines, Illinois, minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Rosemont’s entertainment district.

Chicagoland’s premier entertainment destination features 1,900 slot machines, over 95 table games, and a 22-table poker room.  With seven dining options from steaks to burgers to Asian cuisine, Rivers Casino offers something for every taste.  

Rivers Casino is not just the Chicagoland’s best place to play, it’s the best place to work. We're consistently voted one of the top places to work in Chicagoland by the people that matter the most - our team members!   At Rivers, a Team Member-first culture is at the core of everything we do.  It’s the ethos that has been the cornerstone to our success.  Every member of the Rivers team is part of a family, dedicated to recognizing each other’s efforts, celebrating each other’s successes and ultimately Winning Together. 

Visit Our Careers Page to See our Great Opportunities & Hear What our Employees Say About Working at Rivers Casino Des Plaines

Employee Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • 401K – 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution w/ Immediate Vesting
  • Earn up to 18 days of PTO in your first year of employment
  • Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for team members and eligible dependents
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Leadership Training & Career Advancement Programs
  • Discounted Meal Program
  • Fitness/Gym Reimbursement Program