The three -Star Yaya Africa Athletics Village is founded in 2016 it is part of the larger Haile Hotels and Resorts.  It is located 10 km from the capital city, Addis Ababa. The village is found 2500m above sea level, which is suitable and preferable for athletics trainees and sports fans. The village comprises Olympic standard running trucks with guides, a basketball field, a handball field, and many other sports fields for professional athletes.

Job Overview:

The Banquet Supervisor oversees all aspects of a banquet or event, including set-up, food presentation, serving, and cleanup while focusing on detail and quality presentation and customer service. 

Main Job Responsibility:

• Approaches all encounters with guests and colleagues in a friendly, service-oriented manner

• Maintains constant communication with guests and on-site contact to ensure all expectations are met or exceeded

• Remains alert of complaints and or/unsatisfied guests and responds appropriately to ensure guest satisfaction

• Coordinates with other departments

• Maintains constant contact with kitchen staff to ensure complete effective communication between food production and food service

• Ensures all functions are set and staff is prepared and organized before required time on BEO

• Inspects table place settings, including table linen, china, glass, silverware and condiments for correct placement and ensures that each element is clean, undamaged and attractive

• Ensures proper setting of buffet tables and other food service tables

• Arranges for and ensures proper sequence of service for each event

• Supervises clearing and post function cleanup and garbage removal

• Maintains clean and orderly back areas, pre-function areas and storage areas

• Supervises the handling, storage, and security of all catering service equipment and decor

• Assists with staff training programs

• Conducts regular staff meetings to build rapport and ensures colleagues are well informed

• Attends weekly food and beverage meeting to continuously evaluate strategies and ideas for enhancement to benefit the guest experience.

• Reviews scheduling and labor needs to meet the guests needs as well as maximize efficiency

• Work with the Executive Chef to ensure appropriate inventories are stocked including food and beverage and non-food and beverage items used for Food and Beverage events.

• Work with the Event/Sales Manager(s) to ensure quality and accuracy of set-ups within all catering rooms.

• Become familiar with the computer systems and technology currently in use in the various food and beverage areas, and administration as it relates to food and beverage, from both a hardware and software perspective. 

Required Number: 1

Term of Contract: Permanent

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is preferable

• Knowledge of food and beverage operation and preparation is required

• 2 years & above work experience

• BA in Hotel and Tourism Management or equivalent to that

How to Apply

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply at careers@haileresorts.com by submitting only their resume (CV) and Application letter.