Assistant Banqueting Manager

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary scale VII Horeca CAO

Career progression

Learning & development

Staff discounts

Pension contribution

F&B Discount Card

Health insurance discounts

Weekly training sessions

Job summary

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium Amsterdam is seeking an Assistant Banqueting Manager to join our Banqueting Operations team. You will oversee daily operations of the banqueting department, lead the banqueting teams, coordinate with Sales and Culinary, and ensure service meets the brand's high standards.

The role requires prior banqueting experience in a hotel or conference centre, leadership experience, strong English (Dutch a plus), and flexibility to work shifts including weekends and late

Qualifications

• Must have prior banqueting experience in a hotel or conference centre.
• Experience as assistant manager or team leader.
• Good command of English; Dutch language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the hotel’s Banqueting department.
• Supervise banqueting teams, organise meetings, training and administration.
• Ensure service meets the brand's highest standards.

Skills

Banqueting experience

Team leadership

English proficiency

Dutch language (bonus)

Organisation & problem solving

Flexible shifts

Job description

Assistant Banqueting Manager

Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium is looking for an Assistant Banqueting Manager to join our Banqueting Operations team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

As Assistant Banqueting Manager you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the hotel’s Banqueting department;
• Supervise the banqueting teams, organise team meetings, internal communication, training and administration.;
• Ensure that our service is performed to its highest level and in full compliance with our standards.;
• Showcase efficient daily communication with our Sales and Culinary team to ensure seamless communication between your departments.

The Banqueting area in the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium is located in the glass building, and consists of 6 meeting rooms. In the Blue, Yellow, Red and Orange room, small events take place such as meetings, private dinners and board meetings. In the larger spaces, our Symphony and Harmony rooms, we can host events up to 150 people.

As Assistant Banqueting Manager we expect from you:

• Prior experience in Banqueting in a hotel or conference centre;
• Experience in a similar position of (assistant) manager or team leader;
• Good knowledge of the English language (Dutch is a plus);
• To be organised, a problem solver and adaptable;
• Ability to work flexible shifts on weekdays, weekends and late nights.

Our commitment to you:

• A salary in scale VII of the Horeca CAO
• Excellent career progression with an iconic, luxury, global hotel brand. A lot of our colleagues joined us at the beginning of their career and are now leading their own teams and divisions;
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all levels of staff, with targeted development programs to get you ready for the next step in your career;
• Discounted stays at our beautiful properties across the Group;
• Multiple additional benefits, such as supplemented staff meals, uniform/laundry service, ticket raffles and a 50% contribution to your pension fund;
• F&B Discount Card – discounts at restaurants at high-end hotels in Amsterdam;
• Discounted collective health insurance and weekly personal training sessions;

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