Banqueting Manager

Millennium Hotel and Resorts UK

Greater London

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London is seeking a Banqueting Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the food and beverage team and liaise with other departments to ensure service excellence at all times.

You will manage event function rooms, brief staff, and coordinate with the Operations Manager and Chef on numbers and timing. A hands-on leader who thrives under pressure will excel in this vibrant London venue.

Qualifications

Passion to succeed; wanting to make a difference.
Inspirational leadership.
Knowledge of the role and how to deliver and exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

To assist in ensuring that function rooms are set up at least one hour before each event and according to the banquet order.
To be present on the client’s arrival welcome and to help check what their needs are.
To oversee, help and observe waiting staff to ensure standards are maintained at all times.
To ensure that menu briefings and relevant function details are given to all casual staff before food service.
Close liaison with the Operations Manager and Chef regarding all food related issues particularly changes in numbers and times.
To ensure attention to detail relating to the functions and any changes to be reported to the relevant Event Planner.
To remain in continuous contact with the organiser during an event and react quickly to any changes which may occur.
To ensure that all service areas are kept clean and tidy and fire exits and corridors are clear.
To assist in preparing a monthly maintenance checklist for all function rooms for submission to the Maintenance Department.

Job description

Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London is seeking for a Banqueting Manager -

To manage the overall day to day operation of the food and beverage team as well as to liaise with other departments to ensure the delivering of service excellence at all times as directed by the Food and Beverage Manager/General Manager. To be fully conversant with all Emergency and Security Procedures in the Hotel and take charge of any situation that may arise.

About the Hotel

The Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington is an impressive 4-star deluxe hotel in the heart of charming Kensington and a minutes’ walk to Gloucester Road Underground station, allowing convenient access around London.

The hotel boasts 610 spacious guest rooms and Guests will be spoilt for choice with the array of dining facilities available, including the hugely popular Humphrey’s Café & Bar, South West 7 and the Bombay Brasserie.

The hotel is also home to the Millennium Conference Centre which is the perfect place to host your event, with a variety of flexible meeting spaces, including 26 versatile function rooms covering a total of 1,600m2 and the capacity to accommodate up to 600 delegates. The impressive conservatory can cater for up to 300 guests and features palm trees, a piano, exclusive bar area and dance floor.

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 21 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.

Properties under the group are placed into four collections; Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it,tailored to suit different types of guests.

Requirements

Banqueting Manager Key Responsibilities will include:

To assist in ensuring that function rooms are set up at least one hour before each event and according to the banquet order.
To be present on the client’s arrival welcome and to help check what their needs are.
To oversee, help and observe waiting staff to ensure standards are maintained at all times.
To ensure that menu briefings and relevant function details are given to all casual staff before food service.
Close liaison with the Operations Manager and Chef regarding all food related issues particularly changes in numbers and times.
To ensure attention to detail relating to the functions and any changes to be reported to the relevant Event Planner.
To remain in continuous contact with the organiser during an event and react quickly to any changes which may occur.
To ensure that all service areas are kept clean and tidy and fire exits and corridors are clear.
To assist in preparing a monthly maintenance checklist for all function rooms for submission to the Maintenance Department.

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