Banquet & Catering Manager

La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor is a prestigious five-star luxury hotel situated in the dynamic center of Doha, Qatar. Recognized as a prominent landmark for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers 225 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, nine exceptional dining and entertainment outlets—including two nightlife venues and outdoor seating areas—two modern ballrooms, a 490 sqm gymnasium, a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, and a full-service deluxe spa. Designed as an urban sanctuary, La Cigale blends contemporary sophistication with world-class hospitality. Conveniently located in central Doha, the hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Al Sadd Metro Station and a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, offering seamless access to the city’s commercial and cultural hubs. As part of Accor, a global leader in hospitality, La Cigale Hotel is committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences while fostering an inclusive and growth-driven environment for its team.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.

Why work for Accor?

• We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
  By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Reporting to the Director of F&B, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Lead and manage the Banquet team in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
• Address guest concerns and react quickly and professionally
• Train Supervisors in the absence of a trainer
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meetings
• Work closely with the Culinary and Stewarding team to ensure all banquet meeting requirements are in place
• Work with the Conference Services & Catering department to ensure that revenues and guest satisfaction levels are maximized
• Manage the departmental budget
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Other duties as assigned

1. Previous leadership experience in food & beverage required
2. Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
3. University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills
5. Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
6. Highly responsible & reliable
7. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
8. Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
9. Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world; dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS