Assistant Banquet Director - Abu Dhabi
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Employment: Full Time
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The assistant banquet director supports the director of banquets in overseeing the banquet and events operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery and operational excellence. This role plays a critical part in executing departmental strategies, driving the performance of the banquet team, and aligning daily operations with the broader vision for guest experience and revenue growth.
Key responsibilities include assisting in the achievement of banquet-specific revenue and profitability goals, maintaining superior standards of service and presentation, supporting cost control and expense management initiatives, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.The assistant banquet director contributes actively to the recruitment, development, and retention of talented banquet professionals, while encouraging creativity and innovation in event execution and setup. This position ensures operational consistency, guest satisfaction, and the continued success and reputation of the hotel's banquet and events offerings.
Overseeing daily operations and achieving targets- Supports the strategic direction of the banquet and events division in coordination with the director of banquets, managing director, hotel manager, executive assistant manager u2013 F&B, and executive chef.
- Assists in defining and assigning operational responsibilities for banquet setup, service delivery, and post-event follow-up, ensuring clear communication with team members.
- Helps drive financial performance and improve operational efficiency within the banquet department through proactive support and hands-on supervision.
- Contributes to the preparation and monitoring of banquet revenue goals, event forecasts, and expense budgets; provides input and recommends operational adjustments when required.
- Reviews daily and monthly financial performance reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, proposing corrective actions to the director of banquets.
- Tracks market trends related to banquet offerings, providing recommendations to ensure menu and event styles remain competitive and appealing to guests.
- Oversees banquet inventory control, assists in monthly reconciliations, and ensures accurate tracking of supplies and equipment.
- Works alongside the executive assistant manager u2013 F&B and executive chef to support food cost control initiatives specific to banquet operations.
- Coordinates with the finance department to help maintain compliance with financial policies, procurement guidelines, and inventory systems.
- Ensures banquet service standards are met at every function, supporting a consistent and high-quality guest experience.
- Conducts daily inspections of banquet venues and back-of-house areas to identify and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Monitors food and beverage quality, presentation, and service standards during banquet events, ensuring consistency and guest satisfaction.
- Promotes creativity and innovation in banquet themes and event setups, contributing to memorable guest experiences.
- Ensures team adherence to hygiene (HACCP/Food Safety), fire safety, and emergency procedures during all event operations.
- Assists in interpreting daily banquet financial summaries and supports data-driven decision-making within the department.
- Facilitates communication between banquet staff and executive leadership by sharing key updates and aligning operational goals.
- Leads or participates in pre-shift briefings, monthly departmental meetings, and event planning sessions to support team coordination.
- Participates in leadership meetings, including department head briefings and P&L reviews, as assigned by the director of banquets.
- Monitors and maintains controls over requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory usage for banquet operations.
- Assists in managing food and beverage costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary and profitability targets.
- Interacts with clients and event attendees to gather feedback, support issue resolution, and contribute to guest retention and satisfaction.
- Oversees scheduling of casual labor and reviews banquet overtime requests, ensuring alignment with staffing budgets and operational needs.
- Collaborates with the sales & marketing team to support initiatives that enhance visibility and media exposure of banquet and event services across local and international platforms.
- Assists in preparing accurate forecasts related to banquet and catering financial performance, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
- Monitors and helps control operational expenses in banquet services, focusing on cost-efficiency while maintaining high service standards and guest satisfaction.
- Partners with the finance team to regularly review banquet financial results and supports the implementation of corrective actions when performance variances occur.
Company Industry: Travel, Hotel & Tourism
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