Assistant Banquets Manager

**Job Number** 23114057

**Job Category** Event Management

**Location** The Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

**Start Your Journey With Us**

At Westin, we are committed to empowering the well-being of our guests by providing a refreshing environment, thoughtful amenities, and revitalizing programming to help ensure that they leave feeling better than when they arrived. We recognize that travel can be disruptive to our guests' well-being, and we're energized to assist as partners in helping them maintain control and soaring above it all while on the road. Everything we do is designed to help guests be at their best, and they appreciate our supportive attitude, anticipatory service and extensive knowledge on how to best assist them throughout their stay. We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand. If you're someone who has is positive, adaptable and intuitive, and has a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to discover how at Westin, together we can rise.

**About the company**:
The Westin Perth Hotel, a rejuvenating haven with luxury accommodation, 5-star amenities and a dynamic city centre location. The Westin Perth provides a refreshing location for mindful meetings or inspiring events. More than 2,300 square metres of versatile event space; all equipped with cutting-edge technology, including Grand Ballroom.

**About the role**:
The **Assistant Banquets Manager** supports Banquets Operations Manager and leads the overall food & beverage service operation of the hotel providing strong direction and motivation to the team. The Assistant Banquets Manager is the "face of Westin Perth", dedicated to provide the very best of Westin vibe and feel in every guest interaction. Service standards come naturally to this person and they are able to make standard interactions, special and memorable for the guests, every day, every time.

This role person has an exposure, influence and accountability for the cost structure, productivity, quality standards, Westin culture, and guest experience and talent engagement department.

An excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career and learn further from our leaders.

**Duties**:
Assists Banquets Operations Manager, manages all event service, banquet and event technology operations and staff on a daily basis. Core area of responsibility is the event operation team. Position ensures the highest level of service throughout the event phase. Maximizes revenue opportunities by up-selling during the event phase and maximizes profit by effectively managing costs. The position is responsible for achieving guest and employee satisfaction and for managing the financial performance of the Event Operations Department.

**Skills & Experience**:
Your skills and experience will include:

- Excellent knowledge of Food & Beverage operations and high end service levels.
- Have good English communication skills both in written and spoken
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organisational and problem solving skills.
- Competent with OPERA, MICROS Software or similar highly regarded
- Hold an approved manager certificate, current WA RSA and first aid certificate - desirable
- Organized with strong planning, good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure with a 'Can Do' attitude and a high level of energy

Essentially you will be a confident self-starter and enjoy working within a senior team, possess a proactive approach and demonstrate integrity and care for your team and the business. This is not a role for the light hearted - you must be prepared to dedicate yourself to the development of the concept and be able to give it your all to ensure its success

If you are an experienced and capable hospitality professional loaded with energy, enthusiasm and a passion for what you do

**CLICK APPLY NOW**
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws._

**_Why us?_**

At Westin, we are committed to empowering the well-being of our guests by providing a refreshing environment, thoughtful amenities, and revitalizing programming to help ensure that they leave feeling better than when they arrived. We recognize that travel can be disruptive to our guests' well-being, and we're energized to assist as partners in helping them maintain control and soaring above it all while on the road. Everything we do is designed to help guests be at their best, and they appreciate our supportive attitude, anticipatory service and extensive knowledge on how to best assist them througho