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Banquet & Event Operations

Coordinate event orders, room setup, service timing and post-event checks.

ReferenceFB-SOP-004
DepartmentFood & Beverage
Version1.0
Review cycleAnnually
Banquet & Event Operations illustration

Purpose

To deliver events exactly as agreed with the client and on schedule.

Scope

Covers meetings, weddings, conferences and social events held at the property.

Responsibility

Banquet Manager coordinates; Sales confirms the client’s requirements; Kitchen, Stewarding and Engineering support.

Detailed procedure

  1. Receive the signed event order and hold a briefing with all departments.
  2. Prepare the room layout, audio-visual items, table settings and signage.
  3. Inspect the setup with the client’s representative before the event.
  4. Run the service to the event timeline and manage food and beverage service.
  5. Monitor the event, solve problems quickly and keep the client informed.
  6. After the event, check for damage, prepare the final bill and collect feedback.

Standards and guidelines

  • Setup is completed 30 minutes before the event.
  • The event order is the single source of instructions.
  • Client feedback is recorded for every event.

Required records and documentation

  • Banquet event order
  • Setup checklist
  • Final bill and feedback form

Related images

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Banquet & Event Operations: service focus
Banquet & Event Operations supporting visual
Supporting reference for banquet & event operations

Document control

ReferenceFB-SOP-004Version1.0
DepartmentFood & BeverageReview cycleAnnually
Effective date Next review 
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This SOP is a template for operational planning and training. Adapt it to your property, local law and approved emergency plans.