Banquet Manager

Job Description

The Banquet Manager oversees conferences, weddings, meetings and other catered events, ensuring excellent service from planning through completion. Requirements typically include several years of hotel or banquet experience, supervisory experience, strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, event setup, staffing and cost control, and good English communication skills. The candidate is expected to lead teams confidently, coordinate with kitchen, stewarding and front-office departments, manage guest expectations, maintain Ritz-Carlton service standards, and work flexible shifts, weekends and public holidays. Attention to detail, professionalism, problem-solving ability and a guest-focused approach are essential.

Company Info

Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, is a luxury beachfront property in Doha, Qatar, inspired by traditional Qatari architecture and hospitality. The resort combines elegant guest rooms and villas with restaurants, extensive event facilities and a prominent spa. As part of Marriott International’s Ritz-Carlton brand, it is known for highly personalized service, refined surroundings and demanding quality standards. The hotel serves leisure travelers, business guests, weddings, conferences and VIP visitors, making banquet operations an important part of its business. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment and are expected to demonstrate polished presentation, discretion, teamwork and genuine care for guests. Benefits for eligible international hires may include accommodation or housing support, transportation, meals, medical coverage, annual leave and flight allowances, although the exact package depends on the employment contract.

Destination Guide

Qatar is a peninsula rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle hub. Hospitality creates opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering companies, event venues and tourism businesses, especially for experienced supervisors and managers. The culture blends Islamic traditions with a highly international workforce; modest dress, respectful behavior and sensitivity during Ramadan are important. Lifestyle options include beaches, museums, desert excursions, shopping malls and a growing dining scene. Qatar has a hot desert climate, with mild winters and very hot summers. Most foreign workers need an employer-sponsored work visa and residence permit; the employer normally arranges medical checks, documentation and onboarding. Before relocating, confirm salary, accommodation, transport, insurance, annual leave, airfare and contract terms. Doha is generally safe, but living costs and housing arrangements should be assessed carefully.