Key
Responsibilities
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Execution
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Support the planning and execution of large-scale
and complex banqueting events, including conferences, weddings, VIP functions,
and multi-event days.
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate food production, plating,
logistics, and service timing for multiple events
simultaneously.
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure consistency of food quality,
presentation, and temperature during high-volume service.
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Supervise live
action stations, satellite kitchens, and off-site event operations when
required.
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Pre-Opening &
Planning
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Play a key role in pre-opening setup, including
banqueting kitchen layout, equipment commissioning, SOP implementation,
and trial events.
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Participate in menu development,
standardized recipes, and bulk production planning suitable for large
volumes.
style="font-size: 10pt;">Support mock events, rehearsals, and pre-opening
audits.
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Team Leadership &
Coordination
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Supervise and lead banqueting culinary teams during
preparation and service.
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate closely with Culinary Admin,
Stewarding, Service teams, and Events Sales to ensure seamless
execution.
style="font-size: 10pt;">Train and develop team members on banqueting standards,
workflow, and efficiency.
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based on event complexity
and volume.
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Cost
Control & Administration
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist in controlling food cost, labor cost,
and wastage in line with approved budgets.
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Ensure accurate
production forecasts, requisitions, and inventory
control.
style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain proper documentation including production
sheets, event orders, and HACC
Pre-cords.
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Compliance
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure strict compliance with IHG brand standards,
HACCP, LQA, and local health regulations.
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Maintain high
standards of cleanliness, organization, and food safety across all banqueting
kitchens and satellite areas.
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Ensure safe working practices during
high-pressure, high-volume operations.
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Qualifications
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent
professional qualification.
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Minimum 5 years of culinary experience,
including 2–3 years in banqueting or large-scale event operations in a luxury
hotel or convention property.
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven experience handling complex,
high-volume banqueting operations.
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Pre-opening hotel experience is strongly
preferred.
style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience within IHG or other international luxury
hotel brands is an advantage.
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Skills
& Competencies
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style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong leadership and coordination
skills
style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent production planning and organizational
abilities
style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to manage multiple events under
pressure
style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong knowledge of bulk cooking, logistics, and timing
control
