Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for an Assistant Banquet Manager to join our F&B team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino within the F&B Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Assistant Banquet Manager is responsible for leading and directing the Banquet service team daily to ensure the operation of the department delivers consistent excellence and guest satisfaction. The Assistant Banquet Manager reports to the Assistant Director of F&B.

As Assistant Banquet Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties: 

• Encourages proactive, efficient, and effective inter-departmental communication to promote a climate of teamwork and enthusiasm.
• Drives kind and generous service in always treating both guests and colleagues in a respectful manner, while treasuring our colleagues as much as our guests.
• Ensures any information shared in the weekly BEO meeting is received by all relevant parties.
• Possesses a high-profile presence in the operation during all service periods, actively supports colleagues, monitors standards and training needs and is always on hand to support and deal with any guest dissatisfaction.
• Is aware of, and complies with, safe working practices, HACCP and Health & Safety guidelines related to Food & Beverage.
• Ensures profitability through controlling food and beverage cost, menu pricing, payroll cost and any other related costs.

As Assistant Banquet Manager, we expect from you: 

• EU passport or Residence Permit is mandatory in order to work in Greece.
• Previous relevant management experience within the luxury hospitality.
• Valid drivers’ license.
• Fluency in English. Greek or any other additional language will be considered as a plus.
• Strong overall computer literacy, not limited to MS Office.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Task force opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental. Depending on your role, you may have the opportunities to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador. CEAs help to spread our unique Oriental heritage and act as role models, demonstrating how Colleagues will work together to deliver on our vision, mission and philosophies.
• Accommodation and laundry of linen, as well as transportation to and from the resort.
• Three complimentary meals per day at our Colleague restaurant.
• Private Medical Insurance.

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