Banquet Manager

Job Description

• Take charge of banquet event operation
• Conduct departmental daily briefings to ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members.
• Attend pre-function meeting with Event Organizers, disseminate information and changes to colleagues and relevant departments.
• Ensure setup is in accordance to guests’ requirement based on Banquet Event Order or Change Log
• Communicate regularly to all team members regarding guest feedbacks, satisfaction and dissatisfaction received
• Ensure that team members with direct guest contact possess good product knowledge
• Enforce and uphold high standards in hygiene and keep track of banquet service equipment to ensure par level for smooth operations
• Check and ensure that all operating supplies are well stocked and sufficient to run operation
• Plan the manning allocation/work assignment per Banquet event
• Implement appropriate and effective measures to keep costs and expenses within budget
• Supervise the maintenance of service standards during banquet service operations
• Engage and obtain guests’ feedback during operations to ensure satisfaction
• Handle guests’ complaints and comments tactfully and efficiently

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