Banquet Manager
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About the Role
Responsible for planning and executing luxury events, managing teams, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining financial and quality standards in banquet operations.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the day to day operations of the banquet department
- Ensure all events are executed according to banquet event orders (BEOs) and guest specifications
- Coordinate with Sales, Culinary, Stewarding, Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Security to ensure flawless event delivery
- Conduct pre event briefings and post event evaluations with the banquet team
- Monitor event setup, service, and breakdown to ensure compliance with luxury service standards
- Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring complete guest satisfaction
- Deliver personalized, anticipatory service that exceeds guest expectations
- Welcome event hosts and VIP guests, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled
- Maintain impeccable grooming, etiquette, and professionalism among banquet staff
- Ensure all banquet venues are maintained in pristine condition before, during, and after events
- Recruit, train, coach, and supervise banquet supervisors, captains, servers, and casual staff
- Prepare staff schedules based on business levels while controlling labor costs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred
- Minimum 5 years of banquet operations experience in a luxury hotel
- At least 2 3 years in a supervisory or management role
- Experience in a five star luxury hotel or international hospitality brand is highly preferred
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong organizational and event planning abilities
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional guest service orientation
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
- Financial acumen and budgeting knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel property management/event management systems
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Position Summary
- The Banquet Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all banquet, conference, wedding, and special event operations while maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality.
- This role ensures seamless event execution, exceptional guest satisfaction, and efficient management of banquet service teams in accordance with the hotel's five star standards.
Operational Management
- Manage the day to day operations of the banquet department.
- Ensure all events are executed according to banquet event orders (BEOs) and guest specifications.
- Coordinate with Sales, Culinary, Stewarding, Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Security to ensure flawless event delivery.
- Conduct pre event briefings and post event evaluations with the banquet team.
- Monitor event setup, service, and breakdown to ensure compliance with luxury service standards.
- Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring complete guest satisfaction.
Guest Experience
- Deliver personalized, anticipatory service that exceeds guest expectations.
- Welcome event hosts and VIP guests, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled.
- Maintain impeccable grooming, etiquette, and professionalism among banquet staff.
- Ensure all banquet venues are maintained in pristine condition before, during, and after events.
Team Leadership
- Recruit, train, coach, and supervise banquet supervisors, captains, servers, and casual staff.
- Prepare staff schedules based on business levels while controlling labor costs.
- Conduct performance evaluations and identify training and development opportunities.
- Foster a positive, motivated, and high performing team culture.
Financial Management
- Manage departmental payroll and labor productivity.
- Control banquet operating expenses while maintaining quality standards.
- Monitor inventory of banquet equipment, linen, china, glassware, and silverware.
- Support revenue generation through upselling and efficient resource utilization.
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and departmental forecasts.
Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with brand standards, Forbes Travel Guide standards, and hotel operating procedures.
- Monitor cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety practices in accordance with HACCP requirements.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and fire regulations.
- Conduct regular inspections of banquet facilities and equipment.
Communication & Planning
- Attend daily operations meetings and event planning meetings.
- Review banquet event orders for accuracy and communicate updates to relevant departments.
- Coordinate room setup changes and last minute guest requests effectively.
- Maintain clear communication with event organizers before, during, and after functions.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all banquet operations comply with local legislation and company policies.
- Promote a safe working environment by following occupational health and safety procedures.
- Report maintenance issues and safety hazards immediately.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of banquet operations experience in a luxury hotel.
- At least 2 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Experience in a five star luxury hotel or international hospitality brand is highly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong organizational and event planning abilities.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional guest service orientation.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Financial acumen and budgeting knowledge.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and hotel property management/event management systems.
- Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and luxury hospitality standards.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
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