Assistant Banquet Manager

About the job
About Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

Located in the heart of Lisbon, our historic Hotel wears the cultural heart and soul of Portugal on its sleeve. Inside, art-deco sensibilities mingle with an updated Louis XVI style, and a collection of important contemporary local artwork fills our halls. Outside, views of the city’s rolling hills and brightly tiled exteriors spread out before you.

The hotels extensive outside terrace overlooking Eduardo VII Park, offers a true resort feel with its new outdoor pool and lush garden.

An urban oasis with a spa and indoor pool, and a rooftop fitness center with an outdoor running track overlooking the city’s seven hills.

Varanda, the modern restaurant vaunts top-level cuisine under the guidance of Chef Pascal Meynard. It is famous for the generous brunch and varied menu of gourmet delicacies.

Skillful curatorship – “curadoria” in Portuguese – lies at the heart of CURA, the hotel’s new restaurant where young Michelin-starred Chef and head culinary curator Pedro Pena Bastos selects his ingredients as meticulously as an artist chooses his paints, drawing from Lisbon’s rich regional palette of seasonal ingredients to create artisanal dishes of great depth, taste and meaning.

The most recent project- an outdoor swimming pool and bar with under-water music. The Hotel’s new pool area is a sophisticated oasis perfect for enjoying and relaxing dip with a refreshing drink. The Pool Bar’s menu offers a good selection of food, petiscos, drinks and Lisbon-inspired cocktails.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for an Assistant Banquet Manager to join our Team in Lisbon!

Why To Join Our Team

You will be part of a talented Family and Unique Culture;

You will have the opportunity to be you, to show your skills and passion for flawless service;

You will have a wide range of career growth opportunities within Four Seasons hotel chain;

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and advantages.

What Will Be You Main Responsibilities And Duties

Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, and supervisors in the Hotel’s Banquet Department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and planning for outlet operation.
The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.
Coordinate set-up requirements for hotel and off-site functions according to the banquet event order, communicate directly with group contacts, Catering Managers, and Conference Services Managers to ensure that all details of the function are carried out, ensure quality and timeliness of all food items, as well as provide knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience.
Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.
Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the banquet area and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.

What You Will Bring To Us

Previous experience in managing volume Banqueting operations at the highest quality;

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major tasks. This may include some evenings, weekends and holidays;

The ability to multitask in a fast paced environment;

The candidate must hold the required authorization to work in an European country.

Reading, writing and oral proficiency both in Portuguese and English.

We are looking for engaged and energetic people! If you are motivated and want to be part of our history, send us your application!

Learn more about our property and what it is like to work at Four Seasons by visiting:

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