Company Overview

The Hare Krishna Movement Chennai is a spiritual organization focused on activities such as spiritual education, temple management, and food distribution. With its headquarters in Chennai, it operates within the Religious Institutions industry. Engaging with communities through youth empowerment programs and pilgrimages, the organization provides meaningful opportunities for contribution. The company hosts between 11 to 50 employees.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Banquet Manager to join our team in Chennai as an Executive. This full-time position requires a professional with a work experience ranging from 10 to 30 years. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the success of all banquet events, aligning them with the organization's spiritual and operational standards. The candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact through event planning while contributing to meaningful organizational goals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Event planning (Mandatory skill): Proficient in organizing and executing events from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client and organizational expectations.
• Budget management (Mandatory skill): Expertise in managing banquet budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining high standards and client satisfaction.
• Food and beverage knowledge (Mandatory skill): Extensive understanding of food and beverage services, ensuring quality and compliance with dietary and religious guidelines.
• Customer service: Strong aptitude for understanding and addressing customer needs, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and a personalized event experience.
• Team management: Ability to effectively lead and motivate staff, creating a cohesive team environment that enhances performance and event success.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for interacting with clients, staff, and vendors seamlessly.
• Problem-solving: Proficient in identifying issues proactively and implementing effective solutions under high-pressure conditions during events.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to all aspects of event execution, ensuring everything from setup to service is flawlessly conducted.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee all banquet events, ensuring that operational and spiritual objectives are met.
• Coordinate with clients to understand their needs and tailor events to exceed expectations while aligning with organizational standards.
• Manage budgets, ensuring financial efficiency and accountability, while optimizing event outcomes and guest satisfaction.
• Supervise and train staff, ensuring competence in service delivery and adherence to spiritual and operational standards.
• Evaluate and select event vendors, maintaining partnerships that align with the organization’s spiritual values and operational goals.
• Oversee food and beverage service, ensuring quality and adherence to dietary and religious guidelines.
• Maintain a high level of customer service, addressing client inquiries and feedback promptly to ensure repeat business and goodwill.
• Address issues swiftly and effectively during events, ensuring the seamless execution of all banquet operations.