Banquet Manager

Role summary

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The Banquet Manager oversees conferences, weddings, meetings and other catered events, ensuring smooth service from planning through completion. Requirements generally include hotel or banquet experience, strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, excellent organization and communication skills, and the ability to manage teams under pressure. Familiarity with event planning, budgeting, guest service standards and health and safety procedures is expected. The successful candidate should be hands-on, professional and commercially aware, able to coordinate with sales, kitchen, restaurant and housekeeping departments. Flexibility is essential because the role involves evenings, weekends and public holidays. Fluency in English is usually required, while Thai language skills and knowledge of Bangkok’s hospitality market are advantageous.

About the employer

MERCURE BANGKOK RATCHATHEWI is part of Mercure, Accor’s internationally recognised midscale hotel brand. Mercure properties combine reliable professional standards with a local sense of place, offering comfortable accommodation and practical services for business and leisure travellers. Located in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi area, the hotel benefits from access to shopping districts, public transport, cultural attractions and the city’s busy business and entertainment centres. As an Accor property, it operates within a global hospitality network that provides structured training, career mobility and established guest-service practices. The hotel’s banqueting operation is likely to serve corporate meetings, social celebrations and private functions, requiring close cooperation between event sales, food and beverage, kitchen and front-office teams. Employees can expect a multicultural working environment, service-focused leadership and opportunities to build experience within Thailand and the wider Accor group.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers hospitality opportunities across Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya and other resort destinations. Hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, tour companies and wellness resorts regularly recruit experienced supervisors and managers, especially during peak travel seasons. Thai culture places importance on politeness, respect, calm communication and saving face. Island life is generally relaxed, outdoors-oriented and community-focused, although popular destinations can be busy and seasonal. Living costs vary: Bangkok and Phuket are more expensive than smaller islands, while housing and transport may require careful planning. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a Thai work permit before legally working; requirements can change, so confirm details with the employer and Thai authorities. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, banking, tax registration and local transport. Thailand’s islands offer beaches, diving and excellent food, but reliable internet, healthcare access and supplies may be more limited outside major centres.