Banqueting & Events Manager

Job Purpose

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing high quality banqueting and events functions, ensuring exceptional service delivery and profit maximization.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 required.
• Post Matric Diploma in Events Management will be an added advantage.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years Managerial experience in banqueting, conference / exhibition industry.
• Excellent knowledge of conference & exhibition market.
• Good financial understanding including compilation of budgets and analysing income statements.
• Sales & marketing background within complex / resort environment.
• Knowledge of Banqueting and Food & Beverage operations will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills required.
• Experience with centralised quoting processes will be an advantage.

Main Resposibilites

• Plan, organize and manage banqueting functions, conferences & special events.

• Liaise with clients to understand their needs, prepare proposals and oversee execution.

• Monitor budgets, control costs and ensure events are delivered profitably.

• Negotiate prices for both client and company benefits where required, in order to secure bookings.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety and food hygiene.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business.

• Manage and train staff to deliver professional and efficient service.

• Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure seamless operations.

• Ensure policies, procedures and contracts are properly recorded and followed, and ensure that contracts are in line with industry requirements.
• Collaborate with the Sales department.