Banqueting Operations Manager - VIP Events

at  Movenpick

Company Description
Conveniently located on the vibrant city’s popular Corniche, our elegant twelve-story luxury hotel is ideal for leisure and business travellers alike. Featuring 143 spacious and delicately furnished hotel rooms and suites that offer splendid views of the city skyline and the Arabian Gulf shore; four remarkable restaurants namely The Blue, The View, Le Café and the famous Mahajara by Michelin-Star chef, Vineet Bhatia; ten meetings and events halls that offer the perfect combination of flexible space and innovative concepts.Our state-of-the-art wellness and recreation facilities allow for the utmost relaxation.
Job Description
We’re seeking for a Banqueting Operations Manager - VIP Events to successfully manager our events operation of the hotel, this is a great opportunity if the following describes you:
You are a dynamic and passionate individual who excels in rapidly changing environments with wealth of experience in banquet operations particularly in a luxury hotel group or a high-end stand-alone restaurant with exquisite standards. You have experience in managing Top VIP or high profile events such as events for the Royal Family. You’re personable and able to draw people naturally to create authentic & professional relationships, particularly with guests and dignitaries. You possess strong problem-solving skills, enabling quick and effective responses to new situations. Known for fostering a collaborative team atmosphere, encouraging innovation, and maintaining high performance under pressure. Fluent in English and Arabic is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience as Assistant Events Manager role
• Great knowledge in Top VIP event management and service (Previous butler service an advantage)
• Well-versed in operational standards & managing manpower
• Comprehensive knowledge of business needs and productivity requirements
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent administrative, customer service and interpersonal skills
• A can-do attitude
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented managing high profile social as well as corporate events on regular basis

Please refer the Job description for details