Assistant Banquet Manager (Arabic Speaker, Female)

About the role

The Assistant Banquet Manager will support the Banquet team at Four Seasons Kuwait City, ensuring flawless execution of events and exceptional guest experiences. This position requires a female Arabic speaker who can lead, train and coordinate banquet operations in a luxury hotel environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, train and supervise the banquet team to maintain Four Seasons service standards.
• Coordinate banquet operations for VIP events, special functions and daily service.
• Prepare staff schedules while adhering to labor cost guidelines.
• Oversee event setup, service execution and collaboration with Catering, Culinary, Stewarding, Housekeeping and other departments.
• Communicate directly with event hosts to confirm all function requirements.
• Monitor team performance, professionalism, grooming and compliance with brand standards.
• Handle banquet administration, including payroll, gratuity reports and banquet checks.
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors and support operational needs as required.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety and proper care of banquet equipment and areas.
• Respond professionally to hotel emergencies and operational challenges.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a five‑star luxury hotel in the Middle East.
• Strong organizational, planning and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Fluent Arabic speaker; female candidate as specified.

Required skills