Events/Banqueting Supervisor

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly reputable hotel is seeking an energized Events / Banqueting Floor Supervisor to lead events with creativity and confidence. In this dynamic role, you will ensure flawless execution of events while training and motivating your team. The ideal candidate will possess solid experience in high-energy environments and exceptional leadership skills, with a proactive approach to service excellence.

Benefits

Medical Aid Contribution

Provident Fund Contribution

21 days annual leave

Training & development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Solid conferencing & events knowledge.
• Strong planning skills and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a team to deliver world-class service.
• Supervising event setups and managing operational flow.
• Injecting innovation into every event.

Skills

Banqueting

Event Planning

Food Safety Management

Planning

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Are you the kind of leader who can command a room before the guests even arrive? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two events are ever the same? If service excellence runs in your veins and your eye for detail could rival a hawk’s, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

I'm on the hunt for a sharp, energized, hands-on Events / Banqueting Floor Supervisor to join this highly reputable and dynamic Hotel, and take the reins and lead with confidence, creativity, and calm under pressure. You’ll be the heartbeat behind unforgettable events, ensuring that every chair, every canapé, and every client expectation is executed to perfection.

What You’ll Own:

• Leading and motivating a team to deliver world-class service.
• Supervising event setups, breakdowns, and everything in between—including those unpredictable late shifts.
• Keeping the team trained, engaged, and operating like a well-oiled machine.
• Injecting innovation and flair into every event.
• Delegating like a pro and managing operational flow with grace under fire.

You’re Our Kind of Person If You Have:

• Matric (non-negotiable)
• A relevant tertiary qualification (a shiny bonus, not a deal-breaker)
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a high-energy, high-demand environment
• Solid conferencing & events knowledge—this ain’t your first rodeo
• A strategic mind, strong planning skills, and the ability to implement with precision
• Top-tier communication and leadership abilities
• Your own transport (because teleportation is still in beta)

You’ll Need To Be:

• Proactive, innovative, and solution-focused
• A master communicator who builds trust and gets things done
• Driven, client-focused, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves

What’s In It For You?

• An empowering, people-centric workplace culture
• Competitive salary + medical aid & retirement benefits
• 21 days annual leave
• Training & development to keep your skills razor-sharp
• A chance to leave your mark in a role that actually matters

Desired Skills:

• Banqueting
• Event Planning
• Food Safety Management
• Planning

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid Contribution
• Provident Fund Contribution