The Assistant Director of Banquet Operations supports the planning and delivery of conferences, weddings, corporate functions, and other events. Candidates should have several years of experience in hotel banqueting or food and beverage operations, strong knowledge of service standards, event setup, staffing, budgeting, and health and safety procedures. Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential. The successful candidate is expected to lead banquet teams, coordinate closely with culinary, event sales, and front-of-house departments, maintain Marriott service standards, manage guest expectations, and ensure smooth, profitable operations. Flexibility is required, as the role involves evening, weekend, and holiday work in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is a luxury five-star property operated by Marriott International, one of the world's largest and most established hospitality companies. Located in Business Bay beside the Dubai Canal, the hotel is known for its two iconic towers, extensive meeting and banquet facilities, restaurants, lounges, spa, fitness amenities, and high-volume events operation. It serves business travelers, leisure guests, wedding parties, conferences, and major international events. As part of the JW Marriott brand, the hotel emphasizes refined service, thoughtful guest experiences, professional presentation, and genuine hospitality. Employees generally work within structured Marriott standards and benefit from exposure to a multicultural, international hotel environment. The property offers opportunities across food and beverage, events, rooms, culinary operations, engineering, finance, and other hotel departments.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a dynamic relocation destination for hospitality professionals, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering companies, and event venues regularly recruit experienced managers and supervisors. The culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international workforce; modest dress, respectful conduct, and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Lifestyle options include beaches, shopping, dining, desert activities, sports, and a busy social scene, although summer temperatures are extremely high. Employers commonly arrange an employment visa, work permit, medical testing, and Emirates ID process. Many hotel packages may include accommodation or an allowance, transport, meals, medical insurance, and annual airfare, but conditions vary. Candidates should confirm all benefits, probation terms, working hours, and relocation costs before accepting an offer.
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