Banquet Coordinator

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited; Makati; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peninsula Manila in Makati City is seeking a Banquet Coordinator to support banquet management through precise administrative and interdepartmental coordination for conference and event operations. When required, you may serve as Banquet Captain for event service.

The role requires at least 1 year of banquet or hotel administrative experience, proficiency in MS Office, and strong communication skills to coordinate across departments and maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of banquet, restaurant, events, or hotel administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and banquet-related systems.
• Solid knowledge of banquet operations, Banquet Event Orders, and hotel service standards.
• Strong communicator with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Service-oriented, flexible, and capable of coordinating across departments or leading the banquet team when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate banquet administrative records (function schedules, attendance, staffing, briefing documents).
• Monitor and communicate changes or discrepancies to the Banquet service team and other departments.
• Support function summaries, staffing updates, and daily briefings.
• Assist with meeting preparation, documentation, collaterals, and document control.
• When acting as Banquet Captain, lead preparation, execution, and breakdown of functions per schedule.

Skills

Banquet operations

MS Office

Communication

Multitasking

Team coordination

Tools

Banquet systems

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Banquet Coordinator who will support banquet management through accurate and timely administrative and interdepartmental coordination for conference and event operations. When required, the job holder serves as Banquet Captain for event service.

Key accountabilities

• Maintain accurate banquet administrative records, including function schedules, attendance, staffing, briefing documents, operational checklists, and other reports as assigned.
• Monitor communicates changes, discrepancies or missing information function details and updates promptly the Banquet service team and relevant departments.
• Supports function summaries and staffing updates and daily briefings.
• Assist with meeting preparation, documentation, collaterals and other admin task.document control, and other administrative requirement.
• When assigned as Banquet Captain, leads function preparation, execution, and breakdown of the relevant function according to the approved event schedule.

General Requirements

• At least 1 year of banquet, restaurant, events, or hotel administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office -Outlook, Word, and Excel, and banquet-related systems.
• Good working knowledge of banquet operations, Banquet Event Orders, function schedules, event service and hotel service standards.
• Strong communicator, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Service-oriented, flexible, and confident coordinating across departments or leading banquet team when needed.

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. We anticipate a large number of applications and will communicate directly with suitable qualified applicants.

The Peninsula Manila

Located in Makati Citys bustling business district, The Peninsula Manila has epitomised luxury and sophistication in the Philippines for over 40 years. Known as the Jewel in the Capital's Crown, it offers elegant rooms, renowned Filipino hospitality, and a stunning lobby. The hotel features award-winning dining, a top-rated bar, a fitness center, and a retail arcade. Recognised as "The Best Business Hotel in Manila" by readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific, "The Best Premium Hotel in the Philippines" by Trip.com. It also holds a spot in the Michelin Guide 2024.