Supervisor – Banquets

Role summary

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The Banquets Supervisor oversees daily banquet operations, including meetings, weddings, private functions and corporate events. The role typically requires previous experience in banqueting, food and beverage, or hospitality supervision, strong knowledge of service standards, and good spoken English. Experience in a luxury hotel or resort is advantageous. The successful candidate should be organised, guest-focused and confident leading a team during busy service periods. Responsibilities include briefing colleagues, coordinating room set-ups, monitoring food and beverage service, handling guest requests, maintaining presentation and hygiene standards, and liaising with kitchen, events and other hotel departments. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is expected.

About the employer

Delano Dubai is a luxury lifestyle hotel located on Dubai’s Bluewaters Island, offering stylish accommodation, restaurants, beach and pool experiences, and contemporary event facilities. The property is part of the Delano brand, known for combining modern design, relaxed sophistication and a strong focus on personalised guest experiences. Delano operates within Ennismore, a creative hospitality company, which is partnered with Accor. The hotel serves leisure travellers, local residents, business guests and event customers, with a service culture centred on quality, distinctive experiences and attention to detail. Employees work in an international environment and collaborate across food and beverage, banqueting, rooms, events and guest services. As a luxury Dubai property, the hotel generally expects polished presentation, professional communication, teamwork and consistent adherence to hospitality and safety standards.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island nation, but Dubai includes coastal and island destinations such as Bluewaters Island and Palm Jumeirah. Hospitality offers many opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, events, tourism and entertainment, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The culture is multicultural and respectful, with Islamic traditions shaping dress, public behaviour and holiday periods. Lifestyle options include beaches, shopping, dining, desert excursions and a lively international social scene, although summers are extremely hot. Most expatriate employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas; the company normally arranges medical checks, Emirates ID processing and permits. Candidates should confirm whether accommodation, transport, meals, insurance and flights are included. Living costs can be high, especially for housing, so reviewing the complete employment package is important before relocating. Dubai has extensive public transport, while taxis and cars remain common.