
Kempinski Hotels
Banquet Manager
- Permanent
- Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 22/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
05/02/2026
Location
Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
22/03/2026
Job description
The Banquet Manager at Kempinski Hotel & Resort Yanbu is responsible for producing an outstanding guest experience within the Banqueting and Catering concepts by managing a professional service team in cooperation with the culinary department. The role involves delivering courteous, efficient, and high-standard service in alignment with Kempinski and hotel standards, driving sales, and maximizing profits. Key responsibilities include leading the Banqueting department, planning and coordinating events with Sales & Marketing and Culinary teams, implementing creative menu designs and tastings, managing budgets, monitoring inventory and operating supplies, ensuring compliance with hotel policies, and fostering strong relationships with guests and event organizers. The Banquet Manager also ensures operational excellence, staff development, payroll control, cost management, and high-quality service standards across all banqueting activities, acting as Food & Beverage Duty Manager when required.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Banqueting service team including Assistant Banquet Manager, Banquet Supervisor, and Banquet Waitstaff
- Set an example by adhering to Kempinski grooming standards, professional attire, and personal hygiene
- Ensure the workplace and surrounding areas are clean, organized, and maintained at all times
- Execute and enforce the highest level of service and setup standards
- Be knowledgeable of all services and products offered by the hotel and Banqueting department
- Assist in preparation of the Banqueting budget and monitor departmental expenses
- Conduct monthly inventory of operating supplies and equipment in coordination with the stewarding department
- Perform upselling for departmental offerings and provide alternatives to clients
- Operate the POS system effectively according to assigned responsibilities
- Identify and correct errors during setup, service, and breakdown operations
- Produce reports and analyses of outlet performance for monthly performance meetings
- Establish rapport with guests and meeting organizers to ensure satisfaction and personalized service
- Collaborate with Stewarding, Housekeeping, Sales & Marketing, Culinary, and Bar Teams for seamless event execution
- Participate in Banqueting menu design, tastings, and creative development
- Implement flexible work schedules based on business patterns and operational needs
- Establish a pool of qualified staff and ensure effective payroll control
- Monitor operating supplies and reduce spoilage and wastage
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings, departmental trainings, and hotel-initiated training programs
- Report incidents requiring disciplinary actions and update departmental operations manuals annually
- Support supplier activities and manage guest inquiries and complaints efficiently
- Act as Food & Beverage Duty Manager during the absence of HOD or Assistant HOD
- Assign tasks to subordinates, implement multi-tasking principles, and periodically check performance
Experience & skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Food & Beverage management role, preferably with a 5* hotel chain
- BA/BSc in Hospitality Management or related field, preferably from a hotel school or MBA
- Ability to work independently and thrive under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, and vendors
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Professional, confidential, and ethical approach to work
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Passionate about Food & Beverage and European luxury hospitality
- People-oriented, entrepreneurial, straightforward, and business-minded
- Leadership and team management skills
- Analytical thinking, flexible, reliable, tolerant, and able to work well under pressure
- Multilingual communication skills with excellent oral and written English; additional languages beneficial