A breath of fresh air on the oceanfront, Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca offers a sleek resort-inspired escape – just 10 minutes from the busy city center and business district. Discover this intimately scaled enclave, where 186 ultra-spacious guest rooms, including 29 suites, welcome with contemporary Moroccan elegance. Experience the vibrant social scene with four options for ocean-view dining and drinks, or relax in the outdoor pool and the club-like spa and fitness center. For business and social events, host up to 700 guests in the ballroom and seven function rooms. With the arrival of Four Seasons, the White City is discovering the glamour of an oceanfront lifestyle.
Four Seasons Casablanca is looking for a Banquets Operation Manager who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything he / she does.
Work on a team built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service and passion. Four Seasons Hotel Provides employees with same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests. We have been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to work for since 1998.
Responsibilities :
- Coordinates the set-up and service of all functions in the hotel / resort.
- Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline employees, assistant managers and supervisors in the hotel’s Banquets and Events spaces and to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met.
- Establish the long-term strategic planning for the Banquets operation.
- Control labour and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative revenue generation solutions to maximize profit.
- The ability to be visible in the operation, recognize and maintain relationships with guests as well as cultivate relationships with new patrons, both Event organizers and attendees.
- The ability to work closely with the Senior Food & Beverage Leaders and Catering Sales Managers & team to ensure an excellent product quality and excellent service delivery.
- Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met, as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
- Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the outlet and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.
- Create and nurture a Great Place to Work for All.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
- Phone coverage and other direct guest communication.
- Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by management.
- Assist with service of food and beverage items in all, Food & Beverage Operations areas as needed.
- Assist with set-up and cleaning of operational areas for Events and storages.
Recruiting & Hiring
Establishing and maintaining appropriate staffing levels and remaining abreast of any changes which may impact staffing needs.Overseeing and participating in the recruiting and hiring of high-quality employees. Establishing a system to ensure the proper processing of all newly hired employees.Training
Responsible for all staff training, including the creation of training manuals, coordinating the onboarding of each new employee; and classroom and individual training.Underscoring the importance of thorough and complete training for all employees and implementing a system whereby this occurs.Teaching and coaching all employees and managers on a daily basis.Responsible to hold staff members accountable for the policies and procedures that are established for the restaurants and the company.Responsible for upholding the grooming and presentation standards that are in place and making sure that each staff member is groomed according to standards before beginning his / her shiftRequirements :
Three- Five years leadership experience in Food & Beverage in a hotel, preferred.Must be flexible with schedule, able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, evening / overnight shifts.Strong written and oral presentation skillsAbility to multitask in a high volume and demanding environment.Good computer skillsStrong problem-solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations and guests.Requires a working knowledge of food and beverage division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in Arabic, French and EnglishPreferred Qualifications Skills :
Possesses aptitude, management skills and upward mobility.A leader who has excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills, good problem-solving ability, engaging, and energetic.Ability to inspire staff to achieve their potentialProficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Creates a motivating work environment.Have a high level of attention to detail.Able to work independently and make the right decisions for the businessEducation : High school education or equivalent experience.Experience : Experience in a luxury brands.Due to the local work permit policy in the country, we are looking only for candidates with a valid Moroccan Work Permit.