Banquet Manager

Accorhotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Extended stays

Discounted stays

Dining discounts

Wellness discounts

Job summary

Raffles The Palm in Dubai is seeking a Banquet Manager to lead exceptional events and uphold the luxury service standards. Reporting to the Assistant Director of F&B, you will drive flawless service from setup to breakdown and coordinate with Culinary, Stewarding and other departments.

You will coach the banquet team, manage safety and HACCP compliance, schedule staff, oversee budgets and P&L, and ensure guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness.
• Calm composed and solution-oriented under pressure with strong leadership presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet floor operations for seamless setup, service, and breakdown of events.
• Coordinate with Culinary, Stewarding and other departments to maintain luxury service standards.
• Coach and lead the banquet team on floor operations, briefings, and grooming.
• Set and manage Banquets budget, forecast, and monthly P&L analysis.
• Develop and maintain training programs for banquet staff.
• Prepare weekly team schedules aligned with budgets and standards.
• Recruit and select banquet staff and oversee equipment maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Leadership

Organization

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles The Palm as we are currently looking for Banquet Manager. Reporting to the Assistant Director of F&B the Banquet Manager is not defined solely by the tasks they perform but by the experience they create for every guest. Through prompt attentive and courteous food and beverage service they ensure each guest feels welcomed valued and well cared for. Their professionalism attention to detail and commitment to exceptional hospitality contribute to a seamless dining experience that reflects the Hotels standards and inspires guests to return.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise banquet floor operations ensuring seamless setup service execution breakdown and coordination of all events in line with luxury service standards
• Drive operational excellence and guest satisfaction by maintaining impeccable service standards anticipating guest needs resolving issues promptly and coordinating closely with Culinary Stewarding and other departments.
• Coach and lead the banquet team on the floor ensuring effective briefings task allocation grooming product knowledge and adherence to Raffles standards while supporting productivity and cost control
• Set Banquets budget & forecast and analyse monthly P&L reports
• Develop and maintain all training programs
• Prepare weekly team schedules keeping in mind anticipated business operating budgets and standards of service
• Recruit and select Banquet colleagues
• Ensure proper care security and maintenance of Banquet equipment through proper supervision of service personnel including outside contractors
• Assume responsibility for shift supervisory duties on a regular basis especially with VIP and at cost functions
• Coordinate the needs of the Catering department with the managers of interrelated departments
• Inspect Banquet Servers work assignments and supervise the standards of all function rooms and adjacent public areas
• Follow established accounting procedures
• Maintain all public areas to be presentable with specific set-ups at all times
• Maintain the inventory stock of all equipment on and off the property
• Post all contracted function sheets and give instructions to Assistants Waiters and casuals to ensure the success of the function
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to the banquet staff obtain staff feedback and provide a regular forum for department communication
• Constantly monitor Banquet team appearance attitude and degree of professionalism
• Implement safety and emergency procedures when necessary
• Consistently follow and implement HACCP policies and procedures
• Manage organization and cleanliness of departmental areas by conducting weekly walk through with Hygiene Manager Housekeeping and Engineering Department
• Assist other F&B Outlets in their operations during peak times as needed

Qualifications

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication skills with strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness.
• Passionate about luxury hospitality personalized service and attention to detail.
• Calm composed and solution-oriented under pressure with strong leadership presence.
• Proactive highly organized and able to anticipate guest and operational needs.
• Team-oriented discreet and culturally sensitive with the ability to inspire and develop colleagues.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year in a similar role in a luxury hotel
• Flexible availability including nights weekends and holidays

And Above All

• Embrace the Raffles brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected

Employee Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks including complimentary upgrades extended stays discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties special dining and wellness discounts and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Our Values

Respect:
We value the needs ideas and individuality of others.We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence:
We make genuine connections and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging:
We celebrate our differences.We support each other andwe always stand together.

Empowerment:
We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments thatcreate unforgettable experiences.

Integrity:
We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Raffles is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time