Assistant Banquet Manager

Role summary

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The Assistant Banquet Manager supports the planning and delivery of conferences, weddings, meetings, and other events. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, hotel management, or a related field, plus supervisory experience in banquet operations. The candidate should understand food and beverage service, event setup, staffing, guest service, basic cost control, and health and safety procedures. Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential. The role expects a hands-on manager who can coordinate with culinary, sales, housekeeping, and front-office teams, maintain Marriott service standards, handle guest concerns professionally, and work flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

About the employer

Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is a contemporary, technology-oriented hotel located in Kuala Lumpur’s KL Sentral transport and business district. It operates under the Aloft brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. The hotel is designed for modern business and leisure travelers, offering guest rooms, restaurants and bars, meeting and event facilities, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. Aloft properties generally emphasize energetic social spaces, modern design, music, and informal but professional service. Employees benefit from working within Marriott’s international operating standards, training programs, and global hospitality network. The Kuala Lumpur location serves corporate travelers, tourists, groups, and event guests, making banquet operations an important part of the hotel’s business.