Director Of Banquets And Stewarding - Four Seasons Milan Milano

Director Of Banquets And Stewarding - Four Seasons Milan
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Director of Banquets and Stewarding - Four Seasons Milan About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.

About the location:

Iconic elegance in Milan's most fashionable neighbourhood. A 15th-century convent turned sophisticated garden retreat, Four Seasons Hotel Milano is a haven in the centre of Milan's Fashion District.

About the role:

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Director of Banquets and Stewarding to join our iconic hotel, Four Seasons Milano in Italy!

What you will do: Reporting into the Director of Food & Beverage, you will be responsible for leading both department operations, ensuring exceptional service and attention to our internal and external guests.

Responsibilities for Banquets: Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, supervisors, managers in the Hotel's Banquet Department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation. Be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts. Coordinate set-up requirements for hotel and off-site functions according to the banquet event order, ensuring quality and timeliness of all food items. Work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef, and Director of Catering and Conference Services to design an effective menu and wine list. Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control. Ensure productivity of the department through cost analysis and implement strategies to reach monthly goals. Responsibilities for Stewarding: Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, supervisors, managers in the Hotel's Stewarding Department. Oversee all stewarding operations, ensuring cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and service areas. Manage the inventory and control of kitchen equipment, supplies, and chemicals. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards. Lead, train, and supervise the stewarding team to maintain efficient operations. Coordinate with culinary and service teams to ensure smooth flow of operations. What you bring:

A special talent and passion for ensuring you and your team deliver the highest standards and ensuring that the guest experience is always at the center of our service.

What we offer:

Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Excellent training and development opportunities.

Meals available at our Employee Restaurant.

Employee Experience initiatives: from annual themed employee party to many ESG & Wellbeing activities throughout the year.

Employee Recognition Programs.

Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.

Schedule & Hours:

This position is based at the Four Seasons Milan. This job includes a flexible schedule with the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. You must possess the legal right to work in Italy and have fluency in English and Italian.

Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of - the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.

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