Assistant Banqueting Manager
On-siteCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Summary
Oversee day-to-day Banqueting Department operations, ensuring all function setups adhere to standards and specific requests on function sheets are met. Coordinate with the kitchen for dish availability and service delays, organize event timetables, and establish room layouts. Supervise and direct food and beverage service to maintain standards, conduct pre-function briefings, and manage on-the-job training for staff. Monitor daily staffing percentages against budget using the On-Track system, ensure accurate Banqueting charges and revenue posting within 24 hours, and maintain agreed food and beverage cost levels with the F&B Manager. Report maintenance issues and follow up with clients post-function.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years F&B management experience in a luxury hotel environment, within Banqueting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent leaderships skills
- Good knowledge of food cost, employee scheduling and payroll
- Extensive food and beverage product knowledge
- Working knowledge of general restaurant operations
- Familiar with point-of-sale computers and software
- Good financial understanding
- Good administrative and organizational skills
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of silverware – advantageous
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