Accor: Assistant Manager Banquets - Fairmont Agra — Agra, UP, India

About Accor

Accor operates in hospitality through hotels, restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Its employer material describes a collection of brands with different identities and a common focus on guest experiences. The business therefore brings together the service and operational functions needed to run hospitality venues, rather than offering one uniform hotel product. Its recruitment introduction emphasises opportunities across professions within hotels and other hospitality settings, reflecting the range of work involved in delivering those experiences.

The position and its setting

Accor lists Assistant Manager Banquets - Fairmont Agra in Agra, UP, India, under reference REF111433V. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 18 October 2026
• Brands: FAIRMONT

Responsibilities and work described

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of banquet events, conferences, and special functions to ensure seamless service delivery
• Supervise and train banquet staff, including servers, bartenders, and kitchen personnel, to maintain high service standards
• Management: banquet budgets and pricing strategies to optimise revenue whilst maintaining profitability
• Development: and maintain relationships with clients, corporate accounts, and external vendors to secure repeat business
• Quality / delivery: compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations across all banquet operations
• Coordination: with the culinary team to customise menus and ensure food quality meets organisational standards
• Monitoring: inventory levels, equipment maintenance, and supplies to ensure efficient operations
• Handle client inquiries, special requests, and concerns with professionalism and promptness
• Preparation: detailed event proposals, contracts, and post-event reports
• Research / execution: quality assurance inspections during events to guarantee guest satisfaction
• Management: staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage for all banquet functions
• Liaise with other hotel departments (housekeeping, maintenance, front office) to ensure integrated service delivery
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement cost-saving measures
• Maintenance: detailed records of events, client preferences, and feedback for future reference

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in banquet management, events coordination, or hospitality operations
• Track record of successfully managing large-scale events and conferences
• Knowledge: food and beverage operations, menu planning, and catering standards
• Supervisory and team leadership skills with experience managing diverse staff
• Proficiency: banquet management software and hotel property management systems (PMS)
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and hygiene regulations in food service
• Manage budgets, pricing strategies, and financial forecasting
• Communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively across departments
• Organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and special occasions
• Hospitality management qualification or diploma from a recognised institution
• Certification in food safety and hygiene standards (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working in luxury hotel chains or high-end banquet venues
• Proficiency: event management software and customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Demonstrated experience in revenue optimisation and cost control initiatives
• Knowledge: multiple cuisines and catering service styles
• Experience: staff training and development programmes
• Problem-solving abilities and crisis management experience

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• **Preferred Qualifications:**

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Agra, UP, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Come As You Are
• Work With Purpose
• Grow, Learn and Enjoy
• Explore Limitless Possibilities

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Assistant Manager Banquets - Fairmont Agra vacancy is not an offer for reference REF111433V; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Accor

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Accor posting below and match the title and reference REF111433V.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Agra, UP, India position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

Prepare an accurate CV and the supporting items requested in that employer’s application. Provide only information and documents you are authorised to share.

Use the employer’s application option, complete the required fields and review the submission. Retain the acknowledgement when one is provided. Job Alerts World does not receive the application.

Practical preparation: quality assurance

For quality assurance, explain the process, controls and records you worked with. A useful example shows how an issue was prevented, investigated or corrected and how the change was checked.

Relevant skills

• quality assurance
• process improvement
• maintenance
• compliance
• inventory
• front office
• housekeeping
• culinary operations
• training
• hospitality