The Assistant Banquet Manager supports the planning and delivery of conferences, weddings, business functions and other catered events. Candidates are generally expected to have hospitality or banquet experience, strong knowledge of food and beverage service, and excellent communication and organisational skills. The role involves coordinating event setups, supervising service teams, maintaining quality and presentation standards, managing guest requests, controlling costs and ensuring compliance with health, safety and Marriott service procedures. The successful candidate should be hands-on, calm under pressure, commercially aware and comfortable working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays. Previous supervisory experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume events environment is highly desirable.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is a luxury five-star property operated by Marriott International and located in Business Bay, near Downtown Dubai. One of the city’s largest hotels, it offers extensive guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants and bars, spa and leisure facilities, and substantial meeting and event space. The hotel is known for hosting international business functions, weddings, conferences and large-scale celebrations, creating a fast-paced environment for banquet and hospitality professionals. As part of the JW Marriott brand, it focuses on refined service, thoughtful guest experiences, professional presentation and high operating standards. Employees typically work with multicultural teams and have access to Marriott’s global training, career development and employee travel programmes, subject to company policy and eligibility.
The United Arab Emirates is a highly international destination with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, events, tourism, retail, aviation and business services. Dubai offers a modern, energetic lifestyle, excellent public transport, beaches, shopping, dining and year-round entertainment, although rent and summer heat can be challenging. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a large expatriate community, so respectful dress, courtesy and awareness of local customs are important. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas; employers commonly arrange medical testing, Emirates ID processing and work permits. Before relocating, confirm whether the package includes accommodation, transport, meals, health insurance, flights and gratuity. UAE employment contracts should clearly state salary, benefits, working hours and probation terms. Dubai is generally safe, but local laws regarding alcohol, public behaviour and online conduct should be followed carefully.
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