• Title: Wedding Banquet Event Execution Plan
• Objective:
  Evaluate the candidate’s ability to organize, coordinate, and plan a banquet event from concept to execution.
• Requirements:
  
  • Candidate must submit a short plan (max 2 pages) covering:
  • Event run sheet timeline (from guest arrival to exit)
  • Staff allocation and responsibilities
  • Vendor coordination plan
  • Two risk scenarios and mitigation actions
  • Budget summary with two cost-saving ideas without reducing quality
• Time Frame: 48 hours

1. How would you handle guest seating delays that push the food service timeline?

• Expected Answer: Should mention communication with kitchen, staff, and client, timeline adjustment, and smooth flow.
  
• Sample Answer:
  “I would notify the kitchen to adjust serving pace, brief service staff on updated timing, and inform the client discreetly. I would then adjust the event flow to minimize visible disruption.”
  

2. What process do you follow when selecting and coordinating with vendors for a major event?

• Expected Answer: Vendor evaluation, contracts, contingency plans, quality checks.
  
• Sample Answer:
  “I shortlist vendors based on quality, past reliability, and pricing. I confirm contracts early, schedule review checkpoints, and always keep a backup vendor ready.”
  

3. How do you ensure food safety and quality during a large banquet service?

• Expected Answer: Hygiene standards, temperature monitoring, SOP adherence.
• ‍Sample Answer: “I ensure staff follow hygiene protocols, food temperatures are checked regularly, and plating is consistent. I also assign supervisors for quality checks.”