Assistant Banquet & Catering Manager

About the role

The Assistant Banquet & Catering Manager supports the Banquet & Function Manager in planning and executing weddings, conferences, corporate events and other special functions at La Cigale Hotel, a five‑star property in Doha. The role involves coordinating with clients, supervising banquet staff and ensuring high standards of service and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and executing a variety of events including weddings, conferences and private functions.
• Coordinate with clients on function requirements, menus, seating arrangements and special requests.
• Ensure banquet spaces are set up according to approved banquet event orders.
• Supervise banquet staff before, during and after events to maintain professional service.
• Conduct pre‑function briefings and communicate event details and service standards to the team.
• Monitor food and beverage service for quality, presentation, timing and portion control.
• Handle guest concerns promptly and escalate issues to the Banquet & Function Manager when needed.
• Assist with staffing schedules, inventory checks and control of banquet equipment, furniture and supplies.
• Support the manager in achieving revenue and cost‑control targets and prepare operational reports.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Hotel or Event Management.
• 2–4 years of experience in banquet operations or events, preferably with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of banquet service, event setup and food‑and‑beverage standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Leadership skills with a customer‑service orientation and problem‑solving capability.
• Professional appearance, positive attitude and flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

What we offer

• Employee benefit card providing discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide for you and your family.
• Learning programs through Accor Academies to develop professional skills.
• Opportunities to participate in corporate social responsibility activities.
• Career development with national and international promotion possibilities.