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Search Consultancy LTD; Girvan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Continuous training and development

Accommodation support for 6 months

Discounted hotel stays

Spa facilities access

Hybrid working environment with home‑s

eye care benefits

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a dynamic Banqueting Manager to oversee event operations across the resort and occasionally at external locations. You will lead a sizeable banqueting team, ensure functions meet high standards, and align service with revenue goals.

You will manage pre‑event planning, supplier and guest relations, and supervise on‑site AV and safety compliance, while coaching your team to deliver memorable events and drive guest loyalty.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership of a large banqueting team.
• Experience managing budgets, stock, payroll and equipment.
• Background in hotel banqueting management with delivery of a range of events.
• Excellent guest service and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute events in line with resort standards and client expectations, maintaining a visible presence on the floor.
• Direct room set-ups, staff briefings, service delivery and breakdown, keeping spaces and equipment in excellent condition.
• Act as on-site contact for organisers, hosts and VIPs, building relationships with planners, departments, suppliers and guests.
• Lead pre-event planning, meetings, tastings and handovers to ensure smooth transitions from planning to delivery.
• Oversee in-house AV equipment and basic client AV requirements, coaching senior team members to support events in your absence.
• Lead, train and motivate the banqueting and agency team, manage rotas, control costs and inventories, uphold health and safety and local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

AV equipment

Computers

Job description

Deliver luxury banqueting experiences across a large resort, leading events that delight guests and protect profitability. On-site across the resort, overseeing events within banqueting and wider meetings, incentives, conferences and events operations.

The role

As Banqueting Manager you will oversee event operations across the resort and occasionally at external locations, ensuring every function meets the highest standards of service. You lead and develop a sizeable banqueting team, including agency support, so every event runs smoothly and supports revenue goals. The role exists to align people, service and resources so the resort consistently delivers memorable events that build guest loyalty and repeat business.

What you'll be doing

• Execute events in line with resort standards and client expectations, maintaining a visible presence on the floor throughout.
• Direct room set‑ups, staff briefings, service delivery and breakdown, keeping function spaces, storage areas and equipment in excellent condition.
• Act as a key on‑site contact for organisers, hosts and VIPs, building strong relationships with planners, internal departments, suppliers, clients and guests.
• Lead pre‑event planning, including meetings, menu tastings and client handovers, and co‑host pre‑convention meetings to ensure smooth transitions from planning to delivery.
• Oversee in‑house AV equipment and basic client AV requirements, and coach senior team members so they can support events confidently in your absence.
• Lead, train and motivate the banqueting and agency team, manage performance and rotas, control costs and inventories, respond to feedback and drive continual service improvement while upholding health and safety and local legislation

What we’re looking for

• Dynamic, energetic and hands‑on leader with strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Confident, results‑driven approach with excellent time‑management skills.
• Ability to communicate fluently and eloquently in the local language.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing departmental budgets, including stock, payroll, sales and equipment.
• Background in hotel banqueting management, including delivery of a range of events.
• At least 3 years' experience demonstrating leadership responsibility and development of a large team.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, motivate and coach team members, and to handle performance issues appropriately.
• Good understanding of local laws and regulations, including health and safety requirements for events.
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative team mindset.
• Comfortable using computers, willing to learn new systems and support more paperless ways of working.

In return the position offers

• Excellent salary
• Continuous training and development
• Potential accommodation support for 6 months
• Additional benefits i.e. discounted hotel stays, use of the leisure/spa facilities, discount on food and beverage

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Perks and Benefits

• Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location.
• Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable).
• Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy - our learning portal.
• Annual training allowance for career development.
• Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable).
• Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses).
• Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.