Assistant Banquet Manager (Pre-Opening)

About us

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has delighted luxury travellers since 1946, serving as a meeting place for heads of state, a setting for world-changing speeches, and the impetus for some of the most famous love stories of all time.

The brand has become synonymous with bold exploration, travel, and cultural discovery. The InterContinental The Red Sea Resort exemplifies these attributes. Set within one of the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism developments amidst an archipelago of over 90 pristine islands, the hotel  offers guests sweeping views of the ocean and a discreet barefoot luxury immersed in nature experience.

Each of the resort’s 210 sea-facing rooms provides immediate beach access; allowing guests to step out on to the sands of the Red Sea from the terrace. Moreover, the resort features seven different gastronomic experiences, sprawling pools and recreational facilities, a spa, a health club and curated meetings and events spaces for leisure, business travellers and groups.

With the worldliness that travel brings, every stay will take your imagination to places you’d never expect!

Assistant Banquet Manager

• Ensures meeting and event spaces are set up according to event documentation (Banquet Event Orders, resumes, etc.) and client specifications.
• Leads shifts and actively participates in event service to ensure seamless execution.
• Upholds and enforces all standards, policies, and procedures (Core Deliverables, SOPs, etc.).
• Assists in managing function room amenities (e.g., pads, pens, candy, water service) and other controllable supplies.
• Attends and contributes to key meetings, including Daily Stand-Ups, BEO meetings, staff briefings, forecasts, and interdepartmental discussions.
• Participates in pre-event and pre-convention meetings to understand group requirements.
• Communicates critical event details to the Banquet, Event Services, and Event Technology teams.
• Conducts pre-event room inspections to ensure all setups align with specifications.
• Delegates tasks effectively to ensure timely and accurate event setups in accordance with Event Management Standards.
• Ensures team awareness of the Event Satisfaction Survey and Guest Satisfaction Scores.
• Maintains attendance records for Banquet, Event Service, and Event Technology employees.
• Oversees departmental inventories, ensuring optimal par levels and proper equipment maintenance.
• Orders necessary supplies, including china, glassware, silverware, buffet equipment, and other service essentials.
• Develops staff schedules based on forecasts and service standards, optimizing efficiency and profitability.
• Utilizes banquet beverage tools to assist the Banquet Beverage Supervisor in cost control, inventory management, and requisitioning.
• Implements brand-specific meeting services programs per Brand Standards.
• Supports the Event Technology/Audio-Visual team as needed to enhance guest experience.
• Collaborates with the Event Planning team to ensure flawless event execution.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years in banquet operations, food & beverage management, or event coordination, preferably in a hospitality or luxury setting.

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.