Banqueting Manager

• Achieve sales and profit targets by participating in customer creation and promotion
• Establish and maintain relationships with important customers to meet customers need of banquet
• Ensure that service levels and operations of departments are effectively maintained
• Banquet Event Orders to determine appropriate staffing levels, room/station assignments, buffet décor and enhancements as they relate to banquets and meeting room set-ups. Communicate all changes within the Banquet Department and make adjustments according to the above items. Communicate information to the kitchen and other supportive departments prior to and during events.
• Responsible for maintaining a strong client relationship and ensuring that all convention specifications are communicated to and executed by all hotel operating departments making a successful meeting experience for the meeting planner and attendees. Maintain constant communication with the Convention Service/Catering Sales Manager as it applies to the client at hand.
• Responsible for the appropriate and timely set up of all functions and meetings while maintaining standards of food, beverage and meeting specifications. Communicate all daily activities, in person or by log, to the other banquet personnel to ensure smooth transition and follow-up from one function to another.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies, procedures and quality standards within the department, utilizing a continuous improvement approach to ensure a high quality, cost effective and customer focused operation.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of a training plan to ensure a high quality presentation and level of customer service within the banquet service/function service staffs.
• Manage, in conjunction with the Executive Steward, the inventory, control and breakage/loss reduction of china, glass and silver as it relates to function services and banquet services
• Give daily support and guidance to fellow banquet personnel as well as monitor job performance to ensure a successful meeting/banquet experience by our guests.
• Maintain a high level of service by constantly training and coaching all direct reports and staff
• Inspect and oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of all function space, public areas, and service areas on all banquet levels. Coordinate with Housekeeping and Engineering to ensure the highest level of product delivery
• Responsible for monthly scheduling and payroll for the Banquet Department

*Attractive salary

* Professional and friendly working environment

* Competitive benefit package

- 2 days off/ week, 12-14 annual leaves/ year

- 24h accidental insurance, health care insurance for self and dependants

- Service Charge support, meal + transport + mobile allowances during pre-opening

- Uniform + staff meals + shuttle bus are provided

• Required Skills

- Communication skill (negotiation / presentation / speech / listening): In-house semi-professional level

- Understanding of food service operation and kitchen business process: In-house professional level

- Understanding and trend knowledge in Banquet and F & B industry: In-house professional level

- Legal knowledge such as hygiene, health and labor law: Level of legal understanding

- Foreign Language(ENG required, Second language preferred): Explanation Level

• Qualifications

- High School graduate or above, Bachelor degree preferred

• Experiences

- Over 3 years banquet / convention service experience

- At least 5 years of lead manager / director experience; Luxury class hotel experience preferred