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The Xara Palace in Malta is looking to recruit a Conference & Banqueting Manager to join their team on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities:
You will manage the day-to-day operation of the Conference & Banqueting Department and, with the support of senior management; you will provide strategic direction and leadership and ensure that key targets are achieved
You will ensure to create a positive working environment that supports organizational and core values. You will coach, train and support all conference and banqueting staff to provide consistently high standards
You will provide regular feedback to management and other managers as appropriate on operational issues, standards, and procedures
You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share
Types of events you will be in charge of will range from small family gatherings to large weddings, parties, or exhibitions.
Requirements:
As our ideal candidate, you will have at least 3 years of experience in events and banqueting and be able to manage a large team
You'll have effective leadership skills and develop key strategies with the team in identifying key customer needs and working with them to develop initiatives to meet/ exceed these needs
Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills to ensure a seamless and memorable experience, proactively resolving any challenges that may arise
Strong communication skills and a ‘hands-on’ approach to ‘lead by example and demonstrate best practice
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure
High attention to detail and accuracy – great at managing one’s own time and the time of the team.
The Xara Palace: Forming part of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux, The Xara Palace is a unique Boutique Hotel hidden away in the heart of the Medieval fortified City, of Mdina, and is a definition of Architectural Style and Culture. Perched on centuries-old bastions, and surrounded by stunning baroque architecture, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux, is a truly unique establishment offering unparalleled views of the beautiful Maltese countryside, full of charm and character, with its luxurious accommodation and award-winning haute cuisine, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux incorporated their exclusive, Michelin Star restaurant, the de Mondion, into the bastion walls – with breathtaking views of the island. It also operates a causal restaurant, Trattoria AD 1530 in the Piazza, in the front of the hotel, offering casual dining in a picturesque setting as well as the Xara Lodge, the only purpose-built multi-functional venue of its kind on the Maltese Islands. Whether our guests are after a honeymoon, a wedding, a cultural stay, or simply an exclusive getaway, The Xara Palace has it all. Our promise to our guests' centres on impeccable attention to detail – from the décor to the serene, unhurried pace of life at The Xara Palace Hotel or any of our venues, through every facet of our service – all setting the scene for nothing less than an exquisitely unforgettable experience in Malta.
The Xara Palace in Malta is looking to recruit a Conference & Banqueting Manager to join their team on a full-time basis.
Responsibilities:
You will manage the day-to-day operation of the Conference & Banqueting Department and, with the support of senior management; you will provide strategic direction and leadership and ensure that key targets are achieved
You will ensure to create a positive working environment that supports organizational and core values. You will coach, train and support all conference and banqueting staff to provide consistently high standards
You will provide regular feedback to management and other managers as appropriate on operational issues, standards, and procedures
You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share
Types of events you will be in charge of will range from small family gatherings to large weddings, parties, or exhibitions.
Requirements:
As our ideal candidate, you will have at least 3 years of experience in events and banqueting and be able to manage a large team
You'll have effective leadership skills and develop key strategies with the team in identifying key customer needs and working with them to develop initiatives to meet/ exceed these needs
Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills to ensure a seamless and memorable experience, proactively resolving any challenges that may arise
Strong communication skills and a ‘hands-on’ approach to ‘lead by example and demonstrate best practice
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure
High attention to detail and accuracy – great at managing one’s own time and the time of the team.
The Xara Palace: Forming part of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux, The Xara Palace is a unique Boutique Hotel hidden away in the heart of the Medieval fortified City, of Mdina, and is a definition of Architectural Style and Culture. Perched on centuries-old bastions, and surrounded by stunning baroque architecture, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux, is a truly unique establishment offering unparalleled views of the beautiful Maltese countryside, full of charm and character, with its luxurious accommodation and award-winning haute cuisine, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux incorporated their exclusive, Michelin Star restaurant, the de Mondion, into the bastion walls – with breathtaking views of the island. It also operates a causal restaurant, Trattoria AD 1530 in the Piazza, in the front of the hotel, offering casual dining in a picturesque setting as well as the Xara Lodge, the only purpose-built multi-functional venue of its kind on the Maltese Islands. Whether our guests are after a honeymoon, a wedding, a cultural stay, or simply an exclusive getaway, The Xara Palace has it all. Our promise to our guests' centres on impeccable attention to detail – from the décor to the serene, unhurried pace of life at The Xara Palace Hotel or any of our venues, through every facet of our service – all setting the scene for nothing less than an exquisitely unforgettable experience in Malta.