Banquet Manager

JUMBO GROUP OF RESTAURANTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee banquet events and implement sales strategies. The ideal candidate should have experience in catering sales, strong leadership skills, and be fluent in both English and Mandarin. This role involves working closely with a team to set achievable targets and market strategies to ensure success in events and brand management.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in banquets or catering sales.
• Proficient in handling wedding events preferred.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer requirements are met prior to events.
• Work closely with team to establish sales targets.
• Develop and manage budgets to meet sales goals.
• Craft brand identity and values for individual brands.
• Supervise a team of marketing managers to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Event management

Customer interaction

Market research

Education

Diploma / Degree in Hotel Management

Job description

Job Description

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
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (to be able to liaise with Mandarin speaking associates)