Assistant Banquet Manager

IHG Hotels & Resorts; At Ta'if; On-site; SAR 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking an Assistant Banquet Manager in Makkah Region to lead daily banquet operations and manage team performance. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient event setups, liaising with clients, and training staff to meet high standards. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of related experience with excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. Join us to be part of an inclusive team focused on creating memorable events.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in managing conferences and events or large scale F&B supervisory experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and remain composed under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in daily banquet operations.
• Manage and develop your team through feedback and performance reviews.
• Liaise with guests to ensure expectations are exceeded.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Time-management

Attention to detail

Job description

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Our hotels bring people together. We’re searching for an Assistant Banquet Manager capable of juggling bookings, building strong client relationships and pulling together truly unforgettable events, meetings and conferences.

Every day is different at IHG, but you’ll mostly be:

• Lead the team in daily banquet operations, ensuring efficient event setups and optimal staffing.
• Manage, coach, and develop your team through regular feedback and performance reviews.
• Train staff to meet company standards and comply with all regulations.
• Support HR processes, including performance management and development.
• Participate in Banquet Event Order (BEO) meetings to share updates and plan for upcoming events.
• Liase with guests to ensure expectations are exceeded.

What We need from you:

• 4+ years’ related experience, including managing a conference & events/banquets operation; or with large scale F&B supervisory experience
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong leadership, problem solving in a fast pace, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Able to carry out multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time, think fast work- related problems and come up with immediate solutions, remain composed even under the strictest of conditions, enforce the standards and policies of the restaurant on other members of staff.
• Love of working in a fast-paced and motivated team with a desire to take the next step in your career.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional administrative and time-management skills
• Willingness to work as part of a team and learn new things

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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