Banquet Manager
Bahrain, Bahrain
Job Description
Banquet Manager The Banquet Manager is driven by a passion for flawless service and unfailing attention to detail. The Banquet Manager will direct our Banquets team, overseeing all convention and catering events including tradeshows, off-site catering, meetings, weddings, and gala events. Whether it is the pinnacle of the social season, a high-profile conference, or a dinner, Sofitel Bahrain is the unequivocal choice.
What is in it for you:
What is in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
What you will be doing:- Lead, mentor and train the Food & Beverage Operations team
- Ensure Food & Beverage relevant brand standards are maintained
- Strategize on new products and service offerings
- Create unforgettable experiences for our guests
Your experience and skills include:- Ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the day-to-day operations of the Banquet Department including meetings, private functions, and banquet beverage services.
- Act as liaison with the stewarding and kitchen teams and audio-visual department to deliver an outstanding banquet experience.
- Liaise with Conference and Catering Department to ensure that a common vision is shared.
- Maintain, enforce, and enhance Fairmont service standards and Conference Services / F&B Core Standards.
- Proactively analyze, develop, and revamp internal processes to create new ways of providing unique and innovative services ideas and incentives.
- Conduct daily pre and post-meal period meetings and monthly communication meetings with kitchen and service colleagues.
- Attend pre-convention & departmental meetings, and establish on-site relationships with all meeting Planners / Organizers.
- Develop the banquet leadership team in matters such as decision-making skills, event planning, and execution.
- Understand Employee Engagement Survey.
- Provide a work environment for our colleagues that will foster a positive employee engagement result.
- Effective performance management through focus on colleague development training, problem resolution, maintaining up-to-date records on performance, attendance, grooming, service deficiencies, schedules, labor costs/payroll, and late/absenteeism.
- Maintain and enhance staff morale by “leading by example” and lead a positive team environment.
- Adhere to the hotels' safety policy, Heartist, and Planet21 initiatives.
- Effectively manage all colleague performance reviews.
- As a member of the extended sales team, maximizing revenues from the banquet operations.
- Understand, and is able to maintain, productivity and labour costs.
- Maximize cost control opportunities through optimal scheduling and maintenance of equipment.
- Conduct daily inspections of the banquet facilities and equipment – reporting any Deficiencies.
- Ensure all financial reporting is maintained and accurate (forecasting and budgeting for the department).
- Share in the responsibility to achieve or exceed financial and guest satisfaction goals (average check, payroll, beverage revenue, Voice of The Guest) for the department.
- Responsible for all equipment, inventories, supplies, furniture, and fixtures assigned to the Banquet Department and in addition for the cleanliness, repair, and maintenance deficiencies of the Banquet Facilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Your team and working environment:
- Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is 5 star Luxury Hotel with 262 Luxury Rooms & Suites Including 1 Royal Suite, 6 Opera Suites, 21 Prestige Suites, 32 Club Millesime Rooms, 202 Luxury Rooms, 5 Restaurant & 4 Bars, 1 Grand Ballroom, 2 Meeting Rooms, Beach Club, Kids Club and the first Thalassa Spa in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (GCC)
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- Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is 5 star Luxury Hotel with 262 Luxury Rooms & Suites Including 1 Royal Suite, 6 Opera Suites, 21 Prestige Suites, 32 Club Millesime Rooms, 202 Luxury Rooms, 5 Restaurant & 4 Bars, 1 Grand Ballroom, 2 Meeting Rooms, Beach Club, Kids Club and the first Thalassa Spa in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (GCC)
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1442207
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationBahrain, Bahrain
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EducationNot mentioned