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Banqueting Manager (Pretoria)Sun International • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Banqueting Manager (Pretoria)

Banqueting Manager (Pretoria)

Sun International • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
4 days ago
Job description

Job title : Banqueting Manager (Pretoria)

Job location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : December 17, 2025

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Job Purpose

  • Responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the banqueting and conferencing operations with specific regard to achieving profitability; maintaining products and standards of operation; maximising customer satisfaction; delivery of the F&B business objectives and developing a talent pipeline within banqueting.
  • The role will also be available to deputize for the Food and Beverage Manager in their absence.
  • Key Performance Areas

  • Business Plan Implementation
  • Develop conferencing objectives and deliverables in line with Unit F&B strategy
  • Facilitate the communication and implementation of conferencing deliverables for the outlet
  • Conduct risk analyses i.t.o impact on short term profit margins
  • Provide clear delegation of authority and accountability for deliverables
  • Manage and allocate people and operational resources
  • Communicate plans relative to promotions and strategies to relevant staff and stakeholders within the unit
  • Align plans with EE, SD and procurement transformation strategies which contribute towards BBBEE targets being achieved for the property
  • Function Planning & Execution
  • Attends pre-conference meetings
  • Provides client with relevant solutions / options and pricing for conferencing that are innovative and in line with industry trends
  • Document and confirm function set-up and requirements
  • Communicates requirements and standards to staff
  • Oversee the set-up of venues and catering requirements in line with client requirements
  • Advise all stakeholders of any amendments to function requirements
  • Liaise with entertainment and decor providers to build events and conference requirements (as required).
  • Is present at functions to ensure execution is in line with client requirements
  • Monitor service standards during the function and identify any areas of concern
  • Resolve any service or other related issues during the function
  • Monitors and reports on functions
  • Conducts post-mortem on events and makes recommendations for improvements
  • Shift Management : Put in place staff scheduling and duty allocations to ensure maximum coverage
  • Handle shift briefings / handovers / shift reports
  • Interact and be present on the floor during service to understand and assist clients with requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, resolution of complaints, etc.
  • Manage staff appearance and floor appearance / functioning of equipment and systems for the outlet
  • Provides feedback and reports back to management on the performance and challenges within the restaurant
  • Manage the control of stock and operating equipment as per SOP for the outlet
  • Cash-ups at the end of the shift
  • Product Enhancement : Collaborate with the F&B Manager to complete a competitor analysis of food and beverage in property catchment areas including pricing comparisons
  • Conduct product performance analyses / reviews and make recommendations to address opportunities and gaps
  • Provide product rationalisation on a regular basis or as required
  • Motivate new product enhancements
  • Compile action plans for the implementation of approved projects
  • Measure ROI and performance on a regular basis
  • F&B Standards & Governance : Monitor F&B standards and processes
  • Align practices with new legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
  • Implement sufficient control measures (including systems and processes) & checks within each outlet to mitigate any financial risk to the business.
  • Conduct weekly walkabouts of all conferencing facilities including front of house and back of house areas to monitor compliance.
  • Encourage a waste management culture and ensure all staff are trained.
  • Work with internal stakeholders (maintenance, finance, HR, and security) to identify risk areas and address these
  • People Management and Development : Manage staff conditions of employment, e.g. attendance, absenteeism, leave, adherence to policies and procedures
  • Manage productivities and payroll costs for the outlet
  • Identification of employee training needs
  • Perform on the job training and coaching to close developmental gaps and build succession for a talent pipeline within the outlet
  • Manage employee relations within the department
  • Staff communication and motivation
  • Performance contracting, reviews and development
  • Provides resources and removes obstacles to performance
  • Recruit and resource for talent for positions within the department
  • Onboarding of new staff members
  • Budget Management : Participate in the preparation of budget forecasts & controls
  • Consolidate Capex requirements for specific outlets
  • Guide and consolidate the completion of Cost of Sales reports including
  • Theoretical COS per outlet for food & beverage respectively.
  • Recipes – Recipe links needs to be in place to ensure accuracy and legitimacy of theoretical as well as put us in a position for the theoretical to be system generated.
  • Food recipe – All menu item food recipes to be reviewed and signed off and where needed recaptured into the system MC or IFS to ensure accurate food theoretical.
  • Procurement – All supplier prices and supplier price quotes to be reviewed and monitored on a monthly basis going forward to ensure we monitor and track price movements to minimize input cost fluctuations.
  • Cost control – oversee the conducting of accurate stock takes in line with Company process. Use stock takes variance reports to manage underperforming outlets in relation to COS
  • Customer Relationship Management : Ensures that guests are treated with courtesy and respect at all times
  • Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and solutions
  • Handle any escalated complaints, disputes and suggestions as required
  • Engage with customers and provide a customer experience within the outlet / on the floor that will support brand loyalty ensuring SI as the brand of choice
  • Be present on the floor during service / promotions or functions
  • Conduct staff training on product knowledge / promotions (including promotion information, functions, facilities, etc)
  • Provide post-mortem feedback with regards promotions to ensure these are always relevant and effective
  • Shift handover ensures that staff have sufficient insights and information with regards VIP customers visiting the property
  • Requirements

    Education

  • 3 Year Hotel School Diploma or equivalent National Qualification at a Diploma level
  • Experience

  • 7-8 years in the banqueting / conferencing industry including at least 3 years experience in a supervisory role.
  • Work conditions and special requirements

  • Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
  • Physically able to move operating equipment
  • Have an open attitude to perform similar functions in alternative outlets due to operational requirements
  • Skills and Knowledge

  • Technical competencies
  • Food & Beverage Costing
  • Food & Beverage Product Knowledge
  • Speciality Beverage Knowledge – Wine, Barrister
  • Team Planning
  • Banqueting / Conferencing set-ups
  • Events Planning
  • Product Development
  • Stock control
  • Proficient Computer Skills
  • Micros / Opera is preferred
  • Selling skills
  • Core behavioural competencies

  • Planning
  • Motivating others / gaining co-operation
  • Decision-making
  • Training; coaching; keeping abreast of new developments in field
  • Analysing / Diagnosing performance of the outlet / product performance
  • Reviewing - Assessing feasibility; assessing compliance; efficiencies
  • Problem-Solving
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant jobs
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