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Banqueting Coordinator Gqeberha, South Africa

Banqueting Coordinator Gqeberha, South Africa

Staff UnlimitedGqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Keeps all necessary files and records to ensure that the department is efficiently run.
  • Keeps follow-up files and records action, which has to be taken.
  • Converts enquiries and provisional bookings into confirmed bookings.
  • Enters all bookings into the conference and banqueting diary.
  • Communicates regularly with clients by telephone, e-mail, and letters.
  • Compiles event information sheets in accordance with Company Policy.
  • Follows Company SOP.
  • Adheres to the company credit policy and determines the method of payment for each event.
  • Attends regular meetings with departmental managers to explain the detail of conference and banqueting bookings.
  • Attends regular meetings with the Hotel Management to determine the success of bookings and the methods of approach.
  • Prepares guest accounts in conjunction with the FOM in accordance with the company policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required by the Food & Beverage or the General Manager.
  • Managing Banqueting Team.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalent; or certification in management in a related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of previous experience as a Banqueting Co-ordinator or Events Manager or a related role preferred.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, Opera knowledge).
  • Solid customer service skills.
  • Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills.
  • Encouragement to team and staff; able to mentor and lead.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • In-depth understanding of the industry.
  • Strict adherence to company policy and procedures, mission statement, and sales goals.
  • Be able to work shifts.
  • Own transport essential.
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