Banquet Executive
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
- We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Banquet Executive to oversee the seamless planning and execution of our private events, conferences, and formal gatherings.
- In this role, you will act as the primary bridge between our clients and the operational staff, ensuring every detail—from floor layouts to menu execution—aligns with event requirements and high standards of service.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Coordination & Planning: Serve as the main point of contact for clients leading up to and during events; translate client requirements into detailed Event Order/Banquet Event Order (BEO) sheets.
- Event Operations & Oversight: Direct floor logistics, seating arrangements, audio-visual setups, and table configurations ahead of functions. Supervise live setup, service flow, and teardown.
- Interdepartmental Liaison: Communicate event timelines, dietary preferences, and room specifications clearly to catering, kitchen, bar, and facilities teams.
- Staff Management & Scheduling: Assist in scheduling banquet servers, bartenders, and setup crews; brief staff before functions on specific client expectations and service standards.
- Vendor & Budget Tracking: Coordinate with external vendors (decorators, AV technicians, florists) and track final guest counts, billing details, and event adjustments to support accurate invoicing.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all safety, sanitation, and hospitality standards are met throughout the event space.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in hospitality, catering operations, or event planning (hotel/venue setting preferred).
- Demonstrated experience reading, creating, and executing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
- Strong floor management capabilities and comfort working high-volume functions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to handle client requests and direct internal teams.
- Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong problem-solving skills under fast-paced live event conditions.
Application Closing Date
15th September, 2026.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates send their CV and Photograph to: tivanaworkforce@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.