Banquet Supervisor

Role summary

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The Banquet Supervisor oversees food and beverage service for meetings, weddings, conferences, and other functions. Requirements typically include hospitality experience, preferably in banquets or a luxury hotel, strong communication skills, knowledge of service standards, and the ability to supervise a multicultural team. Fluency in English is generally expected; additional languages are useful. The successful candidate should be organized, guest-focused, physically fit, and comfortable working flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities include preparing function rooms, briefing colleagues, coordinating with kitchen and event teams, monitoring service quality, handling guest requests, controlling equipment and supplies, and ensuring health, safety, and Marriott brand standards are followed.

About the employer

Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail is a luxury Marriott International hotel located in Lusail, Qatar. The property forms part of the Place Vendôme destination, a major waterfront shopping, dining, and entertainment development. It combines contemporary design with the artistic and European-inspired character associated with the Le Royal Méridien brand. The hotel serves leisure travelers, business guests, groups, weddings, and conference visitors, offering guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, event facilities, and leisure amenities. As a Marriott-managed property, it is expected to follow internationally recognized standards for guest service, employee conduct, food safety, training, and operational consistency. Employees work in a multicultural environment and may receive benefits such as accommodation or housing support, meals, transportation, medical coverage, staff rates, and opportunities for career development within Marriott International.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a peninsula rather than an island, with Doha and Lusail offering most hospitality, retail, aviation, events, and construction opportunities. Hotels, restaurants, resorts, and tourism businesses regularly recruit international workers, especially for food and beverage, housekeeping, culinary, front office, and events roles. The culture is welcoming but conservative: dress modestly, respect Islamic customs, and avoid public behavior that may cause offense. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are pleasant and suited to outdoor activities, beaches, desert trips, and sightseeing. Employers normally arrange a work visa and residence permit after hiring; employees should not work on a tourist visa. Confirm accommodation, transport, medical insurance, flights, probation, and contract terms before relocating. Living costs vary, with housing being the largest expense if it is not provided. English is widely used in hotels, while Arabic is an advantage.