Assistant Banquet Manager

Role summary

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The Assistant Banquet Manager supports the planning and delivery of weddings, conferences, meetings, and other events, helping supervise banquet associates and maintain Marriott service standards. Candidates are generally expected to have hotel or event-service experience, strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Experience with event setup, food and beverage service, staff coordination, guest relations, and basic financial controls is valuable. The successful candidate should be confident leading a team, responding quickly to guest requests, coordinating with kitchen and other departments, and ensuring safe, efficient, and memorable banquet operations.

About the employer

JW Marriott Phuket Chalong Bay Resort & Spa is a luxury resort in Phuket, Thailand, operated under the JW Marriott brand of Marriott International. The resort focuses on refined hospitality, wellness, dining, meetings, and leisure experiences in a tropical island setting. Its operations typically include guest rooms and villas, restaurants and bars, spa facilities, event and banquet spaces, recreation, and extensive guest services. As part of Marriott International, the property follows global standards for service, training, guest care, sustainability, and workplace professionalism. Employees may benefit from Marriott’s international culture, career-development opportunities, associate discounts, and exposure to guests and colleagues from around the world. The resort’s location near Chalong Bay offers access to Phuket’s beaches, restaurants, cultural attractions, marinas, and outdoor activities while providing a quieter environment than the island’s busiest tourist areas.

Working in Thailand

Phuket offers strong employment opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, wellness, marine activities, events, and retail. Hospitality jobs are concentrated around Patong, Kata, Karon, Bang Tao, Phuket Town, and Chalong, with luxury resorts often providing service charge, meals, uniforms, transport, or staff accommodation. Thai culture values politeness, respect, modesty, and calm communication; learning basic Thai is helpful. Island life combines beaches, markets, temples, nightlife, water sports, and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, although traffic, seasonal tourism, and higher living costs in popular areas should be considered. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a Thai work permit before working legally. Requirements can include authenticated qualifications, health checks, and government documentation. Employers usually assist with the process, but applicants should confirm current rules with the company and the Thai embassy. Relocation planning should include housing, insurance, banking, transport, and emergency funds.