Banquet Manager – Events, Experiences & Celebrations Leader at Kimpton Sevn Dubai (Pre-Opening)
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About the Role
Kimpton Sevn Dubai seeks a Banquet Manager to lead conference and banquet operations for a luxury pre-opening hotel. You will orchestrate seamless events, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee execution of conferences, meetings, banquets, weddings, and special events
- Coordinate setup, service delivery, event flow, and breakdown activities
- Lead banquet service teams during events and daily operations
- Liaise with clients, event organizers, and meeting planners before and during events
- Ensure compliance with service standards, SOPs, health and safety requirements
- Support budget management and labor productivity targets
- Support banquet facility setup and operational planning during pre opening
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management, Events Management, Hotel Management, or related discipline preferred
- 5–8 years of progressive Conference & Banquet or Events Operations experience
- Previous supervisory or managerial leadership experience required
- Experience within luxury hotels, lifestyle brands, resorts, or premium event venues preferred
- Pre opening experience highly desirable
- Strong understanding of banquet operations, event logistics, and service excellence
- GCC and Dubai hospitality experience beneficial
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Role Overview
- Kimpton Sevn Dubai is looking for a Banquet Manager who thrives in structured complexity, translating high volume events into seamless guest experiences.
- Reporting to Hotel Manager and Cluster Director of Restaurants & Bars, responsible for all Conference & Banqueting activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Flawless execution of all meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, and special events
- Strong coordination between Restaurants & Bars, Culinary, Events, and Operations teams
- Consistent delivery of luxury lifestyle service standards across all event formats
- Structured planning from event confirmation through execution and post event follow up
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management, Events Management, Hotel Management, or related discipline preferred
- 5–8 years of progressive Conference & Banquet or Events Operations experience
- Previous supervisory or managerial leadership experience required
- Experience within luxury hotels, lifestyle brands, resorts, or premium event venues preferred
- Pre opening experience highly desirable
- Strong understanding of banquet operations, event logistics, and service excellence
- GCC and Dubai hospitality experience beneficial
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Global travel privileges
- Meaningful career growth opportunities within IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Support for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through myWellbeing framework
About Kimpton Sevn Dubai
- Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts
- A culture of connection, craft & care
- Equal opportunity employer
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