Banqueting Manager

**_A 5* hotel in Somerset West with extensive banqueting facilities seeks an experienced & innovative hotel Banqueting Manager (reporting directly to the Food and Beverage Manager) with the following essential requirements: -_**
- Matric certificate or equivalent.
- Diploma in Food and Beverage / Hospitality and/or recognized professional qualifications from a reputable institution or hotel school.
- 3+ years relevant experience in a similar role in a five-star establishment or convention centre.
- Extensive experience in negotiating and communication with clients and staff.
- Managing and servicing banqueting events up and 150 people.
- Experience in asset and furniture management.
- Experience in inventory (stock) management, control, and count experience.
- Computer literacy on various computer software programs (MS Office, procurement management, Protel and Lightspeed would be advantageous.
- Must have own transport.
- Shift, late and weekend work applies including Public Holidays.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of financial principles.
- Tech Savvy would be an added advantage.

To ensure the effective planning and executing of all types of events and banquets.

Monitoring and upholding standards always set within the Company and ensuring that all events are staffed adequately to optimize client’s satisfaction.

Management of staffing costs and productivity on the floor, managing that staff adhere to procedures on handling the operating equipment and furniture.

To ensure that staff adhere to venue setups as per the floor plans and that the venues are always kept clean.

Required to liaise with suppliers and other stakeholders. and to ensure that the health and safety standards are adhered to by all staff at all the times.

Manage shifts within F&B outlets when n Banqueting events taking place.

**_ PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IF YOU MEET ALL OUR CLIENT'S REQUIREMENTS_**

**Applicants are requested to submit a complete, up to date CV showing**:
**1. Details of all previous employment, Company Name, Positions held and exact start & end dates (most recent position first)**

**2. Reasons for having left all previous positions**

**3. Written references or irrevocable proof of employment from previous employers,**

**4. Proof of High School Education and all tertiary qualifications**

**5. A recent colour profile photo.**

**6. Current notice period / Availability**

**If having been retrenched due to Covid-19 in the past, we require written proof thereof from an ex-employer or a copy of the letter of notice received.