Banquets and Events Supervisor

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tips/bonuses

Advancement opportunities

Staff discounts

Dynamic environment

Northern Cape team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Banquets and Events Supervisor to oversee event execution at their venue in Upington. This role leads a banquet staff, coordinates with chefs and departments, and ensures flawless setup through breakdown for diverse events.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a supervisory role with strong organizational and leadership skills, delivering exceptional guest experiences across conferences and special events in the Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet operations experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of event flow, service standards, and banquet setups.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in event coordination and staff management.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences in Upington.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the setup and execution of all banquet and event functions.
• Lead and motivate the banquet team, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism.
• Coordinate with clients, chefs, and other departments to ensure all event details are met accurately.
• Manage timelines for event setup, service, and breakdown.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and hygiene standards during event operations.
• Handle guest or client issues that arise during events, resolving them promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Event coordination

Staff management

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is seeking a meticulous and service-oriented Banquets and Events Supervisor to oversee event execution at their venue in Upington . This role is responsible for ensuring that all banquets, conferences, and special events are flawlessly managed from setup to breakdown. You will lead a team of banquet staff, coordinate with other departments, and ensure that client expectations are exceeded. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service for a variety of events held in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the setup and execution of all banquet and event functions.
• Lead and motivate the banquet team, ensuring high standards of service and professionalism.
• Coordinate with clients, chefs, and other departments to ensure all event details are met accurately.
• Manage timelines for event setup, service, and breakdown.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and hygiene standards during event operations.
• Handle any guest or client issues that arise during events, resolving them promptly and effectively.

Requirements

• Previous experience in banquet operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of event flow, service standards, and banquet setups.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in event coordination and staff management.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences in Upington .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for tips/bonuses.
• Opportunities for advancement within the events and hospitality industry.
• Staff discounts on hotel services and dining.
• A dynamic work environment with exposure to various types of events.
• Be part of a team dedicated to creating memorable occasions in the Northern Cape .