Assistant Food & Beverages 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: , 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support all Food & Beverage Department Outlets in achieving their financial and operational targets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the banquet team, ensuring they consistently deliver exceptional service and uphold the luxury standards
• Oversee the planning and execution of all banquet events, including weddings, corporate meetings, and social events.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure all event needs are met with precision.
• Collaborate with the sales and events team to customize banquet offerings and packages to meet client requirements.
• Manage the banquet department budget, ensuring effective cost control while maintaining the quality and luxury experience for guests.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain inventory control of all banquet equipment and supplies, ensuring proper storage and maintenance.
• Oversee the preparation, setup, and breakdown of event spaces to meet client specifications.
• Ensure that all events are executed to perfection, anticipating client needs and resolving any issues swiftly and professionally. Continuously analyze feedback to refine processes and improve guest satisfaction.
• Analyze banquet event orders with the Catering Conference Services Department daily.
• Oversee breakdown of function areas as scheduled in accordance to departmental procedures. 
• Attend all internal and external meetings which include Pre-convention, BEO, Food and Beverage and all staff meetings.
• Collaborate with Talent & Culture to engage, develop, provide guidance, and hold team members accountable for their performance.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of all policies, procedures and quality standards within the department, utilizing a continuous improvement approach to ensure a high quality, cost effective and customer focused operation.
• Prepare annual budgets and administer in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Implement effective control of food, beverage, labor and operating expenses throughout the Food & Beverage division
• Assist in the preparing the annual strategic plan and achieve the goals and targets therein
• Ensure the implementation of standards in guest service and constantly seek ways to improve product and service with focus to increase the volumes and profits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Banquet Manager or in a similar leadership role within a luxury hotel environment.
• Expertise in luxury event planning, food and beverage operations, and exceptional guest service standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendors.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple high-profile events simultaneously.
• Financial acumen and experience in budgeting, cost control, and maximizing profitability without compromising service quality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining poise, professionalism, and exceptional service standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule.

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