Banquet Manager

**We are searching for a successful Banquet Manager that will be responsible for the management and leadership of the banqueting and back of house teams.**

**The position will include**:
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 all the times.

The Banquet Manager will report directly to the Food and Beverage Manager.

**Minimum Requirements that is essential**:
▪ Matric certificate or equivalent.
▪ Diploma in Food and Beverage / Hospitality and/or recognized professional qualifications from a reputable institution or hotel school.
▪ 5+ 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 for over 1000 people.
▪ Experience in managing banquets, exhibitions, trade shows, conferences.
▪ 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 software etc.)
▪ Basic knowledge and understanding of financial principles.

We are committed to transformation and redressing of past inequalities. Our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our selection process.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Experience**:

- banqueting within 5* environment: 5 years (preferred)