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MICE & F&B Coordinator
Nanyuki
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Description
The MICE & F&B Coordinator provides comprehensive support to the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) team while also assisting the Food & Beverage (F&B) department. The role ensures seamless event planning, client servicing, and coordination of banquet and dining experiences in alignment with hotel standards. This dual responsibility bridges event operations with F&B service delivery, supporting both client satisfaction and departmental efficiency.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Events Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role within a hotel, conference center, or events environment, preferably in MICE, Sales, Banquets, or F&B coordination.
- Strong knowledge of banquet operations, conference services, and group business processes.
- Proficiency in Opera or similar hotel property management and event management systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with clients and internal departments.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail in preparing BEOs, contracts, proposals, and billing documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Good understanding of food and beverage service standards, menu planning, and basic costing.
- Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- High level of professionalism, customer service orientation, and problem-solving ability.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and be on-site during major events.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to MICE inquiries and assist in creating tailored proposals, contracts, and quotations in line with brand standards.
- Prepare, manage, and distribute MICE documentation including Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), event lists, group resumes, and correspondence.
- Coordinate site inspections, client visits, and familiarization (FAM) trips to the hotel.
- Confirm event details with clients, ensuring every element aligns with their expectations and our operational capabilities.
- Serve as the liaison between clients and hotel departments, and be present on-site during key events to support flawless execution.
- Foster strong client relationships before, during, and after events, with the goal of securing repeat business and positive referrals.
- Organize logistics for each event, including accommodation blocks, meeting space, culinary arrangements, and technical support.
- Ensure all billing documentation, deposits, and credit applications are processed accurately and on time.
- Facilitate pre-conference briefings with clients and relevant departments to align all stakeholders.
- Maintain and update the MICE database (Opera) with accurate contact and booking information.
Food & Beverage Coordination
- Support the F&B team in preparing daily and weekly banquet and restaurant operational schedules based on confirmed events and guest bookings.
- Coordinate with chefs and service teams to ensure menu selections, dietary requests, and beverage orders are captured and executed accurately.
- Monitor setup of banquet halls, restaurants, and bars for MICE and non-MICE events, ensuring alignment with BEOs and service standards.
- Assist in tracking F&B inventory for events and liaise with purchasing to ensure timely availability of supplies.
- Act as a communication bridge between MICE, Banquets, and Culinary teams to guarantee smooth execution of group dining and banquet services.
- Support in capturing guest feedback on F&B services during and after events, escalating key insights to management.
- Contribute to departmental reporting by compiling post-event reviews, F&B revenue summaries, and service performance highlights.
- Provide administrative support to the F&B leadership team, including scheduling, minutes of meetings, and internal communication updates
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