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F&B Banquet Supervisor
NairobiOn-site
AI Summary
Supervises banquet waitstaff in a luxury hotel to maximize guest satisfaction and food & beverage profitability while enforcing safety, cash handling, and presentation standards.
About this role
The Banquet Supervisor shall assist the Banquet Manager /Assistant Banquet Manager in developing a successful independent profit center for the department.
The overall role of the Supervisor is to supervise Waiters / Waitresses within the Banquet outlets to maximize guest satisfaction and food & beverage profitability as per the set standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of hotel facilities and local information to provide guests with accurate, helpful assistance at all times.
- Execute all tasks efficiently and punctually, ensuring all actions align with established company policies to meet departmental objectives.
- Handle all food, beverage, and operating equipment with extreme care to minimize wastage and reduce breakages.
- Strictly adhere to all hotel's standard regulations and the hotel’s specific policies regarding fire, life, and safety.
- Lead the Banquet Waiter/Waitress team, ensuring all workstations are fully stocked, organized, and meet luxury presentation standards.
- Monitor the service sequence in real-time, providing immediate coaching to staff to ensure "Beautiful Performance" and the achievement of revenue goals.
- Utilize approved suggestive selling techniques to promote high-margin products and enhance guest experiences.
- Apply advanced supervisory and communication skills to maximize team productivity and boost employee morale.
- Maintain an expert-level understanding of all banquet food and beverage offerings to recommend pairings and upsell alternatives confidently.
- Enforce strict cash handling procedures and ensure every order is accurately processed through the MICROS POS system before service.
- Promptly report and manage "Lost and Found" items in accordance with the hotel’s standard operating procedures.
- Proactively identify, report, and rectify any potential or real safety hazards within the banquet areas immediately.
- Demonstrate adaptability regarding shift changes and assignments as necessitated by fluctuating business demands and event schedules.
- Maintain impeccable grooming standards, reporting for duty punctually in the correct uniform and name tag.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support the evolving needs of the banquet department.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a F&B Supervisory position in a 5 star Hotel.
- Diploma/Certificate in Food and Beverage/Sales
- Excellent oral and written skills in English. Additional language will be an added advantage.
- Up Selling skills/techniques.
Skills
Banquet ServiceCash HandlingFood And Beverage OperationsHotel Facilities KnowledgeLost And Found ProceduresMicros POSSafety Hazard IdentificationSuggestive SellingUpselling TechniquesWaitstaff Supervision
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