Banquets Manager - Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Lead our dedicated and professional Banquets team of 25 ambassadors and deliver bespoke events in our brand new hotel as your further your career.
Summary about this job
Management
Company: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: Salary package, dry cleaning, meals & more
Phone: +61-2-9006-3121
Fax: +61-2-8951-3773
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Detail information about job Banquets Manager - Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Brand new five star product in vibrant Darling Harbour location
- Genuine development & career opportunities with international AccorHotels group
- Energetic, fun & dedicated team and workplace culture
Who we are
Having only opened in October last year, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour welcomes guests into a world of sophistication blending French Art de Vivre and local culture with soaring views over vibrant Darling Harbour. With 590 rooms, three bars, a restaurant, an executive club lounge and a dedicated conferencing floor, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour sets the tone for luxury and exceptional experience.
Our Conferencing floor boasts nine versatile spaces which have been transformed into 380 delegate dinners, 450 delegate cocktail parties, a 280 guest wedding and high profile events including gala dinners, VIP functions, international conferences, retail symposiums and more.
The Role
As an experienced manager, you will lead, motivate and drive our team to success as you deliver bespoke events ranging from small board meetings to international corporate events. You will experience a diverse range of opportunities, a dynamic pace and a brand new product, as you play an integral part in setting Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour as the benchmark in luxurious accommodation in the Sydney market.
Reporting directly to the Food & Beverage Operations Manager and/or Director of Food & Beverage, you will overlook the day to day operation of the outlet with a strong focus on attention to detail, excellent service delivery instilling our service philosophy and managing budgeting, forecasting, payroll and cost control.
Successful profile
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities
- Experience in delivering all types of events with a strong focus on guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment, ideally in a luxury/upscale hotel
- Ability and passion to establish long-term departmental strategic plans and goals for the people and the product
- Excellent personal presentation and presence, refined communication skills and perfection for the smallest of details
- Advanced time management skills and able to manage competing priorities
- Previous high volume barista experience would be advantageous
Above all else, you will demonstrate your ability to act as a true ambassador for the Sofitel brand as you build relationships and guest experiences epitomising French elegance, style and sophistication.
What we offer
You will be joining an experienced and passionate workplace, where we build greater skills and expertise together for our ambassadors to reach their career potential and personal goals. We offer dry cleaning, meals, discounted parking, reward & recognition program, benefits and discounts in over 100 countries with international AccorHotels group as well as access to a number of benefits with our partners. With a strong focus on learning, development and career advancement, you will be set up for success with Sofitel and your continuing hotel career.