Assistant Banquet & Catering Manager

La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor
is a prestigious five-star luxury hotel situated in the dynamic center of Doha, Qatar. Recognized as a prominent landmark for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers 225 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, nine exceptional dining and entertainment outlets—including two nightlife venues and outdoor seating areas—two modern ballrooms, a 490 sqm gymnasium, a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, and a full-service deluxe spa.

Designed as an urban sanctuary, La Cigale blends contemporary sophistication with world-class hospitality. Conveniently located in central Doha, the hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Al Sadd Metro Station and a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, offering seamless access to the city’s commercial and cultural hubs. As part of
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, a global leader in hospitality, La Cigale Hotel is committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences while fostering an inclusive and growth-driven environment for its team.

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• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing weddings, conferences, corporate events, private functions, banquets, and other special events.
• Coordinate with clients and event organizers regarding function requirements, menus, seating arrangements, timelines, and special requests.
• Ensure all function spaces are properly set up according to the event requirements and approved banquet event orders.
• Supervise banquet staff before, during, and after functions to ensure professional and efficient service.
• Conduct pre-function briefings and communicate event details, responsibilities, and service standards to the team.
• Coordinate closely with the Kitchen, Stewarding, Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, Sales, and other departments.
• Monitor food and beverage service to ensure quality, presentation, timing, and portion standards are maintained.
• Welcome guests and ensure their requirements are attended to promptly and professionally.
• Handle guest concerns and service issues efficiently and elevate matters to the Banquet & Function Manager when required.
• Monitor staffing levels and assist with scheduling and deployment of banquet personnel according to business requirements.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of banquet equipment, furniture, crockery, glassware, cutlery, and other operational supplies.
• Monitor stock levels and minimize wastage, breakage, and unnecessary operational costs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food and safety regulations, health and safety standards, and hygiene requirements.
• Assist with inventory checks and ensure all banquet areas are clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Support the Banquet & Function Manager in achieving departmental revenue and cost-control targets.
• Review function requirements and ensure all agreed services are delivered accurately…