BANQUET MANAGER

PLUME SG PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An event management company in Singapore is seeking an experienced individual responsible for overseeing banquet events and catering sales. The role requires strategic planning, effective marketing, and customer interaction skills. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in hotel management or related fields, with at least two years of supervisory experience. The company emphasizes developing sales strategies and achieving targets, making strong leadership and problem-solving skills essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in Banquets, Catering Sales, or catering services.
• Knowledge of Profit and Loss statements, food and wine pairing, and menu composition.
• Experience in handling wedding events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers and gather event requirements before execution.
• Develop and manage sales strategies to achieve targets.
• Craft brand identity and oversee marketing strategies.

Skills

Customer interaction

Problem solving

Leadership

Market research

Sales strategy development

Education

Diploma / Degree in Hotel Management, Food & Beverage or equivalent

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible to meet, make introduction and ensure that all arrangement and requirements are gathered with the customer prior to event. Read and analyse Banquet Event Order in order to gather customer’ requirements, determine proper set up, buffet, audio visuals, time line and also give attention to any special customer needs.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Work closely with the team to establish clear, identifiable and achievable sales targets
• To work out the sales strategies and growth plans in line with the BOD’s revenue and profit targets set in business plan
• To develop and manage budgets required to meet sales goals
• To develop sales strategies and set realistic and achievable targets for all brands
• Identify key market segments and implement strategies for each market segment for revenue growth
• Establish new accounts for the Group
• Oversee day to day events/ routine work requirement
• Market research and analysis on rates/packages
• Staff Performance Tracking, ROA Planning (Route of Advancement)

MARKETING

• To effectively craft out the brand identity and brand values for individual brand amend steer it in the right direction
• To work with the team to hit the P&L set by the BOD
• To decide on appropriate marketing strategies within budget to meet the sales goals set by the BOD
• To work with Marketing on all collaterals of marketing needs and packaging of the products
• To have effective sales measures should sales fall below target for the month
• To develop at least 3 campaigns for each brand per year
• To supervise a team of marketing managers to meet the marketing objectives within the marketing budget given

Any other jobs or duties assigned by the management from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Hotel Management, Food & Beverage or equivalent
• Have at least 2 years of Supervisory experience in Banquets, Catering Sales or Catering services with knowledge of Profit and Loss statements, food and wine pairing and menu composition
• Proficient in handling wedding events is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers, employees and vendors
• Possesses good problem solving and leadership skills