Assistant Banquet Manager

Assistant Banquet Manager – Palazzo Versace Dubai is a key leadership role in luxury hospitality, responsible for overseeing banqueting operations, ensuring service excellence, and delivering world-class experiences at events and private functions. This role is ideal for hospitality professionals who are passionate about leadership, teamwork, and creating memorable dining and event experiences in a high-end luxury hotel environment.

Working as an Assistant Banquet Manager at Palazzo Versace Dubai provides exposure to large-scale events, private functions, and corporate gatherings, while contributing to the hotel’s reputation for precision, elegance, and guest satisfaction. Candidates will work alongside a dynamic team to ensure flawless execution of every banquet event.

Job Summary: Assistant Banquet Manager

The Assistant Banquet Manager is responsible for assisting the Banquet Manager in planning, organizing, and supervising banquet operations. This includes overseeing staff performance, ensuring consistent adherence to service standards, and maintaining operational excellence for events, conferences, weddings, and private functions.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with culinary, service, and events teams to guarantee seamless execution. Fluency in English is essential, while additional language skills, such as Russian or Arabic, are advantageous.

Key Responsibilities – Assistant Banquet Manager

• Assist the Banquet Manager in supervising daily banqueting operations and ensuring all service standards are met.

• Lead, motivate, and mentor banquet staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events, including corporate functions, weddings, and social celebrations, ensuring exceptional service quality.

• Collaborate with the kitchen team to synchronize food delivery and service timing for all banquet events.

• Monitor staff schedules, rotations, and attendance, ensuring proper coverage for all events.

• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards across banquet and F&B areas.

• Prepare and manage inventory of banquet supplies, tableware, and service equipment, minimizing waste and optimizing resources.

• Conduct briefings with the team before events to communicate guest requirements, special instructions, and operational updates.

• Handle guest inquiries, special requests, and complaints professionally, escalating when necessary.

• Assist in budgeting and cost control measures for banqueting operations.

• Support internal audits, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and luxury service standards.

• Implement innovative service strategies to enhance guest experiences during events and banquets.

• Participate in staff training sessions, ensuring team members remain up-to-date with service protocols and luxury standards.

• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams for event promotions, site inspections, and guest engagement initiatives.

• Ensure smooth execution of setup and teardown for all events, including table arrangements, décor, and service stations.

A successful Assistant Banquet Manager ensures operational efficiency, enhances guest satisfaction, and supports revenue growth by maintaining high-quality service standards.

Qualifications & Experience Required – Assistant Banquet Manager

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within a five-star or luxury hotel.

• Experience managing banquet, event, or F&B operations in high-volume luxury settings.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of food hygiene, safety standards, and HACCP compliance.

• Flexible to work rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

• Proficiency in POS systems and banquet management software is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional guest service and interpersonal skills

• Leadership and team motivation abilities

• Attention to detail and operational excellence

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

• Time management and multitasking

• Revenue awareness and upselling abilities

• Commitment to luxury service standards

Why Join Palazzo Versace Dubai?

Joining Palazzo Versace Dubai as an Assistant Banquet Manager offers:

• Competitive tax-free salary with service charge and incentive schemes

• Accommodation, transportation, and annual flight benefits

• Staff discounts on dining, hotel stays, and services

• Structured training programs and career development opportunities

• Exposure to international luxury service standards and mentorship programs

• Opportunities for internal mobility across the Palazzo Versace Dubai network

This is an ideal role for ambitious hospitality professionals who aspire to grow their career in luxury event and banquet management while delivering world-class experiences.

For more luxury hospitality career opportunities, visit Gulf Hospitality Jobs and explore current openings on the Palazzo Versace Dubai Careers page. All hotel information is credited to the official Palazzo Versace Dubai website.