Assistant Banquets Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Banquets Manager supports the planning and delivery of conferences, weddings, meetings and other events at Brisbane Marriott Hotel. Requirements typically include hospitality or hotel operations experience, strong knowledge of banquet service, staff supervision skills and excellent communication. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate event setups, manage service standards, brief and motivate team members, liaise with clients and other departments, monitor guest satisfaction, and assist with budgets, stock control and health and safety procedures. Flexibility is essential, as the role involves early starts, late finishes, weekends and public holidays. Candidates should be organised, professional, commercially aware and confident handling busy functions while maintaining Marriott’s service standards.

Company Info

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many markets. Its brands range from full-service luxury properties to select-service and extended-stay accommodation. Brisbane Marriott Hotel is a premium city property serving business travellers, leisure guests, meetings and large-scale events. The hotel typically provides guest rooms, restaurants, bars, conference facilities, banqueting services, fitness and leisure amenities. Marriott places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, operational excellence, inclusion, professional development and internal career mobility. Employees are generally expected to uphold the company’s service culture while working collaboratively across departments. Benefits may include staff accommodation rates, training, recognition programs and opportunities to transfer within the Marriott network, subject to local employment terms and eligibility.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, healthcare, construction, technology and agriculture, with major hospitality markets in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and resort regions. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and outdoors-oriented, with emphasis on work-life balance, punctuality and practical communication. Lifestyle costs vary considerably; Brisbane provides a warm climate, beaches and a relatively relaxed pace, although housing can be expensive. Common work visas include the Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored skilled visas and temporary graduate pathways, depending on nationality, occupation and qualifications. Employer sponsorship normally requires an eligible role and meeting skills, salary and English-language conditions. Before relocating, arrange a tax file number, Australian bank account, health insurance and suitable accommodation. Check official Department of Home Affairs requirements, employment rights and superannuation rules, as visa conditions and eligibility can change.