Banquet Manager

Perfectly situated at 19 Avenue Kléber, The Peninsula sits in the heart of Paris within walking distance of some of the world’s most famous monuments, museums and luxury shopping districts. The Peninsula Paris houses 200 luxurious rooms, including 86 suites.  Working alongside a high profile and prestigious team, The Peninsula Paris is seeking a Banquet Manager

• Work for a luxury Five Star hotel on the historic Bund in Paris
• Share our core values: excellence and generosity
• Grow within a diverse, prestigious and international property.

Key accountabilities:

• Is accountable for the efficient operations of of Banquet functions while ensuring the provision of quality food and beverage service as an industry leader
• Always ensures the delivery of exceptional guest service in keeping with the Peninsula Service Principles: providing friendly, yet discreet and unobtrusive service with all guests.

• Ensures the monthly and annual revenue targets are met, liaising with Sales/Catering team and ensures productivity levels are concurrently met
• Handles all guest and internal customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure issues are resolved satisfactorily.
• Understands all food and beverage items ordered, including ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service.
• Monitors the management and organization of functions and events, coordinating clients requirements with the other departments in the operation
• Hires, develops, motivates, and performance manages their department employees

General requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to anticipate their customers’ needs
• Fluent both in English and French – a third language is appreciated
• 2 years as Banquet Manager or 4 years as Assistant banquet manager experience

• Well organized, highly detailed and with a sense of urgency and self-motivation
• Previous experience in a hotel of a similar standing
• Knowledge of control costs.
• Thorough knowledge in costing and pricing of food and beverage items

Au sujet de The Peninsula Paris

Occupant un bâtiment centenaire méticuleusement restauré et modernisé, The Peninsula Paris se situe dans le 16ème arrondissement, à quelques pas de l'Arc de Triomphe et de l'avenue des Champs-Élysées. Ses exigences en matière de design, de luxe et de service ont valu à l'hôtel le très convoité label «Palace» parisien.