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Job Title – Banqueting Manager
Description
A Banqueting Manager helps with the details of a banquet, including decorations, layout, cleanliness, and service management. A Banqueting Manager works with banquet sales directors and chefs to ensure that all the terms of a contract are met and that guests receive the highest quality in food service and overall experience.
Typical Job Activities
Does
marketing and selling conference and banqueting facilities
Does scheduling reservations
Operates the facilities profitably
Plans well so each event runs smoothly
Checks all bills are paid on time
Manages food and beverage team for the events
Briefs staff and checks the room set-up before the event
Ensures the room is turned around, ready for the next event
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Related Occupations
Food service supervisor
Guest
house manager
Hostel housekeeper
Restaurant
manager
Personnel
manager
Conference
and Banqueting Sales Manager
Educational Requirements
Senior
Certificate with matric exemption
For a degree in Hospitality at a University
For a diploma in Hospitality or related courses at a Technikon
Compulsory subjects: English
Recommended subjects: Biology, Physical Science, Home Economics,
Accountancy, Hotel keeping and Catering
Entry to the Work Place
Experience in the following
courses:
In-service training in hotel management (3 years)
In-service training in commercial catering and restaurant management (CBMT)
IR course for middle management
Supervisory course
Facilitator's course
What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?
Have
discipline
Be able to get along well with others
Have good judgement
Have organisational and problem-solving skills
Be able to communicate their ideas clearly in speech and in writing
Be able to understand accounting procedures
Have good health and stamina
Be diplomatic in handling difficult customers without becoming harassed
Have a good business sense
Be interested in modern trends and developments in the hotel industry
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Employment Opportunities
Moderate
Market Competitiveness
Moderate
Income Potential
Moderate
Self-Employment Opportunities
Moderate
International Employment Opportunities
High
Possible Employers
Hotel groups
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Relevant Contact Details
The Hospitality
Industries Training Board
http://bit.ly/2mjkfK7
FEDHASA | "Your
Hospitality Partner"
http://fedhasa.co.za/
Career Progress and Path
Further
studies in the specific career field
Experience in specific field
Work performance
Possible Career Paths
Specialist
career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field
Management positions in related fields
General business management
Employment Stability
Moderately stable
Reasons to consider this career
I am very interested in a specific
subject or field
I can communicate and
interact with people
I can be of service to people
I can progress in the business world