Banquet Operations Manager InterContinental Sydney

About Us

From the moment you step through InterContinental Sydney’s iconic sandstone arches, you will be immersed in timeless magnificence and grandeur.

Weaving glamour with distinct style, InterContinental Sydney holds a collection of unique spaces that redefine luxury, combining contemporary design with rich heritage, charm and romance.

Each of our historic event spaces and social function rooms has been thoughtfully re-imagined with a contemporary refurbishment.

Whether you are seeking an intimate harbourside destination to say ‘I do’, a grand ballroom reception for 200 people; a luxury 40th birthday party venue, or a range of conference and meeting venues across our dedicated event spaces can be versatile for up to 21 different configurations, you will discover Sydney’s most unique, hidden gem venues at InterContinental Sydney.

We invite you to join us at this incredibly exciting time for our hotel as Banquet Operations Manager

Your day to day

Reporting to the Director of Food and Beverage you will be responsible for leading our F&B banquet team.

This is a hands on leadership role ensuring all event and banquet operations, whether a conference, function, meeting, wedding or gala dinner are executed with perfection ensuring a seamless luxury experience for our guests.

This is a busy and varied role with connection to all departments across the Hotel.

Your immaculate presentation, passion for exceptional quality service, sound commercial acumen and ability to lead and manage a busy and varied event operations department will be essential for your success in this role. 

What we need from you


* Minimum of 2 year+ leadership experience specifically in banquet operations, event, conferencing and wedding operations


* Solid experience and relevant skills in all F&B service delivery


* Experience managing high-calibre, prestigious functions and events within a luxury environment 


* Exceptional mentor and leadership skills and to nurture and develop your team


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills to provide high standard service to our guests


* You must meet the legal requirements to live & work in Australia 


* Valid NSW RSA Competency card is required

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that supports you throughout your IHG career journey


* Competitive Salary


* You have the opportunity to truly make this role your own and fast track your career with a growing company


* Paid birthday leave, enhanced parental leave, and proactive health days


* Training and development


* Popular hotel perks and discounts on the retail platform 


* Free meal on shift


* Some of the best employee discounts across our IHG Hotels for accommodation, food and beverage!

We are proud to be InterContinental Sydney and proud to be IHG and we know you will be too.

Visit http://careers.ihg.com/ to find out more about us.

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