Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center: A Symphony of French Elegance and Saudi Arabian Warmth
The Sofitel Riyadh is dedicated to providing a five-star experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. The hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, the Sofitel Riyadh creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.
By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
Hospitalityis a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.
Step into the spotlight as our Banquet Captain and be the conductor of unforgettable events, where your passion for service transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary celebrations. As the Banquet Captain, you will lead with precision, grace, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting memories.
Maintain good rapport with clients
Coordinate the delivery of requested equipment and food for meeting rooms with other departments
Oversee set up, and implementation of resort special events
Coordinate with Food & Beverage outlining all needs for events
Attend all functions, managing staff for the event, overseeing smooth implementation
Maintain complete knowledge of the daily scheduled group functions, times, locations, amount of people; location of all Hotel function space and names of rooms; all styles of meeting and banquet room settings.
Communicate changes to banquet staff.
Set up rooms and function areas with designated tables, chairs, staging, flipcharts, blackboards, and other equipment as specified by group requirements and in accordance with departmental standards.
Coordinate with the Event Management and Sales team on the set up of table linens, skirting and tabletop items (water pitchers, glasses, and so forth) as specified by group and in accordance with departmental standards. Assist with the setup of routine audio/visual equipment, such as LCD projectors and screens
Breakdown function areas as scheduled in accordance with departmental procedures.
Coordinate deep cleaning of event spaces with the housekeeping and food and beverage teams
Inspect set rooms for cleanliness and agreement to group requirements; rectify any deficiencies.
Inspect cleanliness and working condition of all equipment and supplies to be set up in function area; rectify any deficiencies.
Maintain complete knowledge of all Departmental/Hotel policies and procedures including safety guidelines.
Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items/surfaces, according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and hotel requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting other departments on an as-needed basis
Experience at a luxury hospitality property
High school Diploma or equivalent education, Bachelor's Degree preferred
Superior professional appearance and manner, good character to work in a fast-paced team.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.