Banquet Staff Coordinator

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Staff development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Banquet Staff Coordinator in Vereeniging to oversee staffing for events across Gauteng. You will schedule, train, and supervise banquet servers, bartenders, and support staff to ensure flawless service.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. You will collaborate with event teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences at high-profile functions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or coordination role, preferably in banquets or event services.
• Strong understanding of event logistics and staffing needs.
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities to manage and motivate staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage staffing schedules for all banquet events, ensuring adequate coverage.
• Recruit, interview, and train new banquet staff members, ensuring they meet service standards.
• Oversee banquet staff during events, providing direction and support to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Conduct pre-event briefings with staff to outline event details, service requirements, and expectations.
• Manage staff performance, providing feedback and addressing any issues promptly.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene, safety, and service standards throughout all banquet operations.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Event staffing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Banquet Staff Coordinator to manage staffing for events held in Vereeniging . This role is essential for ensuring that all banquets and functions are adequately staffed with skilled personnel, leading to flawless execution. You will be responsible for scheduling, training, and managing a team of banquet servers, bartenders, and other event support staff. This is a key role within the event operations team, contributing directly to the success of high-profile events in Gauteng and providing a challenging yet rewarding career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage staffing schedules for all banquet events, ensuring adequate coverage.
• Recruit, interview, and train new banquet staff members, ensuring they meet service standards.
• Oversee banquet staff during events, providing direction and support to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Conduct pre-event briefings with staff to outline event details, service requirements, and expectations.
• Manage staff performance, providing feedback and addressing any issues promptly.
• Ensure adherence to hygiene, safety, and service standards throughout all banquet operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory or coordination role, preferably in banquets or event services.
• Strong understanding of event logistics and staffing needs.
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities to manage and motivate staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by event schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for overtime pay.
• Experience in coordinating high-caliber events in the Gauteng region.
• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to event excellence.
• Opportunities for skill development and career progression within the hospitality sector.
• A stimulating work environment where no two events are the same.