Banqueting Operations Manager - Hotel Cipriani, Season 2026

Venice , Italy
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Support the Events team in delivering personalized guest experiences while leading banqueting teams and managing operations in a prestigious hotel environment.

An exciting opportunity for the 2026 season has arisen for a Banqueting Operations Manage at Hotel Cipriani, a Belmond Hotel, to support the Events team in providing excellent and personalised guest experiences, while leading and coordinating the banqueting teams.

Your role will include, but not be limited to:

  • Provide an excellent and personalised guest experience according to our service standards.
  • Lead and coordinate the banqueting team (outsourced).
  • Organise and supervise all banqueting operations as planned by the Events Office and/or F&B Manager.
  • Manage and develop staff in everyday operations according to our standards and procedures.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with guests and colleagues.
  • Anticipate guests' needs and handle guest complaints.
  • Inventory and requisitions: assist in monitoring stock levels and ordering replacement deliveries.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in Italian and English; a third language is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional knowledge of Italian cuisine and Italian & International wines.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience within the same role in a hotel environment.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Passion for hospitality and ambition to grow professionally.
  • Flexibility to work on weekends and a rotating schedule.

Benefits

At Belmond we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

  • Competitive allowances
  • Staff accommodation next to the hotel
  • Welfare
  • Bonus scheme
  • Staff gym
  • Complimentary meals during shifts
  • Uniforms with complimentary laundry services
  • Cross-training program in sister properties
  • Exclusive in-house Learning & Development program

The Belmond & LVMH Family 

Belmond is proud to be part of LVMH, and the Belmond global collection of iconic hotels, trains and river cruises, all creating exceptional experiences worldwide. When you join one of our properties, you join a global family of history-rich hotels and breathtaking destinations, where our employees are at the heart of the Belmond experience.  

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Free Meals & Snacks: Complimentary meals during shifts
  • Learning & Development program: Exclusive in-house Learning & Development program

It all began in 1976, when we received the keys to the legendary Hotel Cipriani in Venice. A year later we began collecting the carriages for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which launched in 1982 to whisk intrepid travellers to La Serenissima in style.Belmond joined LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton in April 2019, reinforcing our place among the international leaders in luxury. For over 40 years, we have followed our pioneering spirit and passion for authenticity to create and uncover some of the world’s greatest travel adventures. Today, our collection includes one-of-a-kind hotels, trains, river cruises and safari lodges in stunning destinations across the globe. Each has an incredible story to tell.

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