Senior Banquet & Events Manager - Flexible Hours + Bonuses

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discounts on venue services

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) seeks an experienced Banquet and Events Manager to plan, execute, and profit from catered events, conferences, and banquets at a premier venue. You will coordinate with culinary, A/V and operations teams to deliver flawless results from concept to completion.

With 4+ years in hospitality events, you will manage multiple events, maintain strong client relationships, and adapt to evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in banquet or event management within the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire banquet and events process from client inquiry to execution and follow-up.
• Develop detailed event plans with timelines, budgets, staffing, and logistics.
• Liaise with clients, chefs, and service staff to meet all event requirements.
• Oversee event setup, service delivery, and breakdown for a seamless guest experience.
• Control costs and manage budgets to achieve profitability.
• Upsell services to enhance the client experience.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

Event planning software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) seeks an experienced Banquet and Events Manager to plan, execute, and profit from catered events, conferences, and banquets at a premier venue. You will coordinate with culinary, A/V and operations teams to deliver flawless results from concept to completion.

With 4+ years in hospitality events, you will manage multiple events, maintain strong client relationships, and adapt to evenings and weekends as required.