The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Conferencing and Accommodation Banqueting Manager
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for Conferencing and Accommodation Banqueting Manager in the CSIR Conferencing and Accommodation (C and A) Portfolio. The incumbent will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Banqueting Department, the CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC), Newtons a la Carte Eatery, the CSIR Knowledge Commons and Entabeni overnight accommodation facility, contributing positively to the Conferencing and Accomodation group success through the achievement of its business goals and strategies. This position is based in Pretoria.This position reports to the Group Manager: Conferencing and Accommodation
Key Responsibilities
- Establish, manage and motivate a dedicated C and A Banqueting team to perform their best in carrying out their respective duties, i.e., venue setup, banqueting, restaurant and bar service, as and when required to ensure excellent customer satisfaction.
- Establish, implement and maintain Banqueting operating standards, processes and procedures in support of operational/service excellence.
- Ensure that product/service offerings remain up to date through the creation and implementation of new innovative product and service offerings in line with current trends and customer requirements to remain competitive.
- Participation and input towards marketing of F and B products and services.
- Prepare and execute the annual Banqueting Department budgets in support of the groups operational and financial goals. Achieve maximum profitability and over-all success by controlling costs and quality of service.
- Exercise proper control over the departments equipment, stock and assets, e.g., beverage floor stock, cutlery, crockery, glassware, etc. to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and minimize risk of loss to the CSIR.
- Establish, monitor and maintain good relations with customers and suppliers for mutual benefit.
- Establish and maintain a healthy working environment in support of good employee relations and cross functional teamwork to assist in the achievement of the Centres goals.
- Contribute to group strategic planning and implementation of plans to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the ICC, Newtons, Knowledge Commons and Entabeni.
- Ensure good governance by ensuring department compliance with relevant CSIR policies and procedures and any other relevant government legislation.
- Perform SHEQ duties and take responsibility for SHEQ matters within department and embed a culture of SHEQ awareness and compliance amongst staff.
- National Diploma in Food andBeverage Management/Banqueting (NQF6) or related field with at least sevenyears management experience in a similar position at a similar establishment. Ten years experience in a fouror fivestar professional convention centre or large hospitality group would be advantageous.
- Customer focus/Service oriented.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Management skills.
- Banqueting service and beverage cost control.
- Leadership andPeople skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Attention to detail.
The CSIR Offers
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
- Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
- We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za.Please do-not send applications to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
