NACE Career Center

To advance Kirkwood's Center for Hospitality Excellence's vision to lead the world in educating and preparing the finest hospitality professionals that will impact the global community. Our Mission is to be the best place to learn, recruit and stay. We do this by teaching, developing and serving.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Banquet Manager, the Assistant Banquet Manager will coordinate activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements to set up, serve and recover after group meetings, conventions and social events.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
• Thorough knowledge of various computer software packages as well as office equipment and operation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills (multitasking).
• Work effectively and accurately in an atmosphere with frequent interruptions.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

Position involves standing, walking, and sitting (67-100%). Constant (67-100%) talking to or listening to persons over the phone or face to face. Constant (67-100%) reaching, lifting, dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, and use of hands. Exerting up to 25 pounds (67-100%).

• High school diploma or the equivalent required.

• Preference will be given to those candidates with a post high school degree.
• Must have a minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a related hospitality setting or the equivalent education and related work experience.
• Must have valid driver's license and own transportation.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully completed the core assessments of the Skills Advantage WorkKeys Program.