The Banqueting Manager will oversee all food, beverage, and hospitality operations for corporate events, conferences, and daily meeting room bookings across the client’s premium workspace centers. This role requires a highly organized hospitality professional who can deliver seamless, five-star service tailored to corporate professionals and executives.
Key Responsibilities
Event & Hospitality Operations: Plan, coordinate, and execute all banqueting and catering requirements for internal and external corporate events, board meetings, and networking sessions.
Quality Assurance: Ensure all food and beverage offerings meet the highest standards of presentation, taste, and dietary compliance, maintaining the premium brand image of the workspaces.
Team Leadership: Train, manage, and schedule banqueting staff, waitstaff, and on-site hospitality teams to ensure flawless service delivery.
Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for event organizers and corporate clients regarding catering menus, room setups, and special requests.
Inventory & Budgeting: Manage F&B inventory, track departmental expenses, minimize wastage, and optimize profitability without compromising service quality.
Vendor Coordination: Work closely with the kitchen team and external catering partners to ensure timely delivery and exceptional quality of all F&B items.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in banqueting, event management, or F&B operations, preferably within a luxury hotel, premium members' club, or corporate hospitality environment.
Strong financial acumen for managing F&B budgets and inventory control.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with C-level executives.
Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple events simultaneously.
How to apply
Apply for this Banqueting Operations position at Jobs from Joby in Nairobi directly on Joby — Kenya's job board for creative and hospitality talent.