Assistant Banqueting Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Banquets in all operational and administrative aspects of Banqueting operations to assure a smooth day‑to‑day operation and take charge of the department in his absence.
• Enforce and monitor that all operational standards as per our policies SOP and quality measures are in place at all times.
• Create and maintain a great synergy between Banqueting operations and all other F&B outlets as well as Catering and Event Sales and support them as required whenever possible.
• If requested, support the Director of Banquets in meeting clients for operational questions and concerns and join sales calls if necessary.
• Maintain a strong relationship with events‑related contractors and event companies as well as counterparts from other hotels in the city.
• Work closely with the respective Culinary team members on coordinating service flow timings and set‑ups of all events, including coffee breaks, buffet set menus, cocktail receptions and any others as required.
• Maintain a file with a detailed overview of all banquet venues and work closely with the Catering and Events Sales team together to determine possible layouts, set‑ups and floor plans.
• Ensure all venues are fully set, including lighting, music, decoration and other details at least thirty minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

• Diploma in Hospitality Management/Food & Beverage preferred.
• Additional certification(s) in Food & Beverage will be an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills.
• Good communication and customer contact skills.
• Service‑oriented with an eye for details.
• Ability to work well in stressful & high‑pressure situations.
• A team player & builder.
• A motivator & self‑starter.
• Well‑presented and professionally groomed at all times.

No

Fulltime

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