Overview
We are hiring an energetic, passionate, and experienced hospitality professional for the position of Banquet Sales Manager at Le Meridien Hyderabad.
Duties and Responsibilities of Banquet Sales Manager:
- Discussing sales contract details with the banquet sales director and the head chef.
- Planning the venue layout according to the number of guests and the type of event.
- Determining the number of table waiters and servers required.
- Supervising the placement of tables, chairs, cutlery, plates, glasses, table linens, centerpieces, heating lamps, serving utensils, and carving stations.
- Consulting with the Head Chef regarding the timing of meal courses to be served.
- Overseeing the seating of guests, the serving of meals and beverages, and the clearing of tables.
- Managing the availability of liquor and soft drinks, when required.
- Preparing work schedules and completing documentation in a timely manner.
- Answering customers’ questions and accommodating special requests.
Banquet Sales Manager Requirements:
- 3 years of experience in banquet sales management, or similar.
- Proficiency in catering management software, such as Better Cater and Caterease.
- Exceptional ability to plan banquets, manage budgets, and meet deadlines.
- Experience in supervising banquet venue staff.
- Ability to collaborate with Banquet Sales Directors and Head Chefs.
- Extensive knowledge of catering equipment and venue requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of hospitality industry best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
About Le Meridien Hyderabad
Based in Gachibowli, Le Méridien Hyderabad is just 30 minutes from the airport and offers easy access to tech companies such as DLF Cyber City, Financial District and Raheja Mindspace IT Park. Explore attractions including Golconda Fort, Charminar, Birla Mandir and Ramoji Film City. A variety of fine dining options are at our Gachibowli hotel: Turquoise is our all-day dining restaurant serving modern European and Asian cuisines in an interactive kitchen while Jade Bar near Le Méridien Club serves crafted cocktails and Asian-style tapas. Take a dip in our rooftop pool or pamper yourself at our energising spa. Three versatile meeting rooms comprise 12,300 square feet of space while creative catering and AV equipment meet your needs as a modern traveller. Choose from 241 hotel rooms and suites before you check in at our 24-hour front desk. A rewarding stay awaits at Le Méridien Hyderabad.
Le Méridien Hyderabad offers accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Each accommodations at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a terrace. The accommodations provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, tours, room service and free WiFi is available in public areas.
All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, mini-bar, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel the rooms come with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at Le Méridien Hyderabad. Le Meridien Hyderabad features three dining options - Turquoise: All day dining restaurant that features European and Asian cuisines, Jade Bar offers Asian Cuisine and curated cocktails based on local ingredients. Jasper, the rooftop poolside restaurant operational only at dinner, offers contemporary grill and bar. Services like laundry and dry cleaning are provided.
The accommodations also provides a business center, spa and guests can check the newspapers at Le Méridien Hyderabad.
DLF Cyber City is 0.6 mi, Financial District and Raheja Mindspace IT Park are 3.1 mi, Shilparamam Arts village is 1.9 mi away while Golkonda Fort and Hussain Sagar Lake are 9.3 mi away. Gachibowli stadium and IKEA are 1.9 mi away from the hotel. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, 20 mi from Le Méridien Hyderabad.