Assistant Banquet Manager

Main 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 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 detailed overview of all banquet venues and work closely with the Catering and Evens Sales team together to determine possible lay outs set ups and floor plans.

Ensure all venues will be fully set including lighting music decoration and other details at least thirty minutes prior the scheduled start time.

Qualifications

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 English language

Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage

Working knowledge of MS Excel Word & PowerPoint

Competencies

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

Key Skills Administrative Skills, Time Management, Leadership skills, Organizational Skill, Business Process Skill, Reservation Skills, Banqueting Skills, Banquet Operations, Communication, Relationship Management, Quality Management, Strategic Thinking Skills, Team Player Spirit, Marketing Skills, Problem Solving Skills

Remote Work No

Employment Type Fulltime

Vacancy 1

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