Assistant Banquet Manager - Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora

Role summary

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The Assistant Banquet Manager supports the planning and delivery of conferences, weddings, meetings and other events at Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora. Requirements typically include hospitality or hotel-management experience, previous banquet or food-and-beverage supervisory experience, strong English communication skills and the ability to coordinate teams under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to maintain Marriott service standards, supervise setup and service, manage guest requests, coordinate with kitchen and event teams, monitor staffing and presentation, and help control costs and inventory. Flexibility is essential, as the role involves shifts, weekends, public holidays and extended hours during major events.

About the employer

Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora is a luxury Marriott property located in the Gelora Bung Karno area of central Jakarta, close to major sports venues, business districts and event facilities. The hotel serves corporate travelers, international visitors, local guests and large-scale meetings, conferences and celebrations. As part of Marriott International, it operates within a global hospitality network known for structured training, recognized service standards and career opportunities across hotels worldwide. The property offers accommodation, restaurants, event and banquet facilities, and supporting guest services. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, cultural awareness and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Working at the hotel can provide useful experience in luxury hospitality, particularly for candidates interested in events, food and beverage operations, sales or wider hotel management.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago, and this role is based on Java Island in Jakarta, the country’s business and government center. Hospitality opportunities are strongest in Jakarta, Bali, Java’s major cities, and resort areas in Lombok and other eastern islands. Indonesian workplace culture values respect, teamwork, punctuality and polite communication; English is useful in international hotels, while Bahasa Indonesia helps with daily life. Jakarta offers extensive dining, shopping and entertainment but has heavy traffic, a busy pace and higher living costs than many regional cities. Bali and Lombok provide a more relaxed lifestyle but can be seasonal and competitive for jobs. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work authorization and KITAS; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Before relocating, confirm the employment contract, accommodation, insurance, tax arrangements and whether the employer handles immigration and arrival support.