Catering Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
London
Salary
45000.00 - 46000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
18 Jun 2022
Closes
05 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Due to an internal promotion, our client, a leading independently run luxury hotel is looking for an experienced Banquet Manager to join their team near Twickenham, Greater London. As a Banquet Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of up to 30 staff, ensuring you provide first-class banqueting experiences to customers. For this, you will receive a salary of GBP45,000, 25 days annual leave and a great company pension.

As a Banquet Manager other dues will include:

* Coordinating details of contracts with the Operations Director and the Head Chef

* Planning the venue layout according to the number of guests and type of event

* Determining the number of waiters and servers required

* Recruiting and training new members of staff, ensuring they deliver expansional customer service

* Supervising the placement of tables, table settings, chairs and serving stations to make sure they are placed properly

* Consulting with the Head Chef to discuss the timing of the meal courses being served

* Overseeing the seating of guests, serving of meals and beverages, and the quick clearing of tables

* Managing the availability of liquor and soft drinks

* Preparing work schedules and completing documentation on time

* Answering customer questions and accommodating special requests when necessary

The ideal Banquet Manage will have:

* 3-5 years of experience in banquet management, or similar

* Exceptional ability to plan banquets, manage budgets, and meet deadlines.

* Extensive knowledge of catering equipment and venue requirements

If you would like to know more about the position, please click the "apply now button" and one of the team will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail