Banquet & Events Manager at Tai Talent Matters

3 Years
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Company Details
Industry: Consulting
Description: We are a boutique human capital firm specializing in supporting organizations to develop and implement robust people agendas that drive sustainable performance. Our aim is to build strong HR foundations that empower both organizational success and individual employee growth, ensuring a well-aligned path to realized impact.
Job Description

Job Purpose

  • To plan, coordinate, and oversee all banquet and conferencing activities at the hotel — ensuring seamless service delivery, guest satisfaction, and profitability. The role focuses on attracting and managing corporate and institutional clients, positioning the hotel as a preferred conferencing and events venue in Nakuru.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and oversee banquet and conferencing operations.
  • Manage client communications, event logistics, and service delivery to ensure memorable experiences.
  • Prepare and monitor event budgets, quotations, and post-event reports.
  • Design banquet set-ups, floor plans and service flow.
  • Lead and train banquet staff, including service teams, setup crews, and stewards, to deliver high-quality service.
  • Develop relationships with corporate, NGO, and government clients to secure repeat business.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.
  • Coordinate with the kitchen, front office, and F&B teams to ensure smooth operations.
  • Implement cost-control measures and drive revenue growth through effective sales strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma or Higher Diploma in Hotel Management, Events Management, or Food & Beverage Service or related fields from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in banqueting, conferencing, or event coordination in a hotel or convention facility.
  • Proven ability to manage corporate events, weddings, and conferences.
  • Experience in sales and client relationship management within the hospitality industry.
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, POS preferred)
  • Certificate in Sales or Customer Service (an advantage)

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

  • Event planning, banquet setup design, floor plan creation, and service flow management
  • Strong client relationship management, proposal preparation, and site visit coordination
  • Confident communication, negotiation, and guest-handling skills
  • Budgeting and cost control with the ability to prepare quotations and maximize profitability
  • Supervisory capability, including team briefing, task assignment, and quality monitoring
  • High attention to detail, presentation standards, and hygiene compliance
  • Ability to problem-solve under pressure while maintaining professionalism
  • Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and customer service excellence
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Skills

hotel  hospitality  restaurant 
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