Assistant Restaurant & Banqueting Manager - London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Explore our very big world.

We are looking for a passionate Assistant Restaurant & Banqueting Manager to join our wonderful team at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale.

You deserve a career that fulfills your purpose. You deserve to dream without limits. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, join a team where everyone has a voice. Be inspired by what's possible and discover your own future. Begin your purpose, belong to a global community, and become the best version of you. At Marriott...Be you.

The impact you'll make.

First impressions are everything. And you'll set the tone for every guest's stay. With a genuinely warm welcome, you'll be ready with answers to any questions and happy to offer information about hotel services, facilities, and the local area. Anything to help make their visit that bit more special. And, creating the smoothest check-out experience, you'll make sure they leave us happy too.

Perks you deserve.

You'll be supported in and out of the workplace through:

• Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage
• Learning and development opportunities
• Recognition programs
• Wellbeing programs
• Encouraging management
• Team-spirited colleagues

WHY WORK WITH US?

In addition to the benefits you would expect being part of a brand of our calibre,you will also be offered:

• A unique opportunity to be part of an award winning international brand where we celebrate your unique talent

• Part of Marriott International, the largest hospitality brand in the world- this means national and internal promotion opportunities for the right candidates. The sky is your limit here

• World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow within the Marriott family.

• Work alongside some amazing talent- award winning, experienced hospitality professionals

• Discounted room nights, meals, and spa access-because your well being means so much

• Access to fabulous and flexible benefits to help you in and out of work- including health and life assurance

• Access to major high street discounts so you can treat your friends and family as required

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Food and Beverage Operations

• Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.

• Provides excellent customer service to all employees.

• Responds quickly and proactively to employee's concerns.

• Uses coaching skills throughout the property.

• Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

• Motivates and encourages staff to solve guest and employee related concerns.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides excellent customer service.

• Responds quickly and proactively to guest's concerns.

• Understands the brand's service culture.

• Sets service expectations for all guests internally and externally.

• Takes ownership of a guest complaint/problem until it is resolved or it has been addressed by the appropriate manager or employee.

• Follows up to ensure complaints have been addressed to the guest's satisfaction.

• Develops a relationship with all guests to build repeated clientele internally and externally.

Additional Responsibilities as Assigned

• Complies with all corporate accounting procedures.

• Assists GM as needed with annual Quality audit.

LONDON MARRIOTT MAIDA VALE

Surrounded by legendary attractions, London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale is a stylish fixture on the Northwest London cityscape. Here, we celebrate our uniqueness. We celebrate the dreamers who make their own mark, and with good reason.

We are effortlessly cool, situated just round the corner from the famous Abbey Road Studios, and our people are the heartbeat of our hotel. Turn new experiences into lasting memories at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

About the Team

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.