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V Skill HF-D9.9-006 sector-specific 9 skills

Delivering events and banqueting

Prepares room, menu and staffing for a group event, leads the delivery and adjusts the running order during the day.

How hrmforce measures this

Assessment method
Work sample test · rho 0.33 (SD 0.09)
hrmforce instrument
Work sample test, Competency Check
Competency (50-framework)
Planning and Organizing
Trainability
high
Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
stable

The candidate performs a representative work sample under standardised conditions.

Behavioural anchors

LevelBehaviour at this level
N1 Guided Sets up the room according to the running order and reports deviations in numbers or wishes to the host.
works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task
N3 Proficient Independently delivers an event according to the running order, divides the tasks and resolves programme changes on the spot.
sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process
N5 Leading Develops the banqueting concept and running order standards and steers margin and guest experience at large events.
sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession

N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.

Underlying skills

These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.

TSkillDefinitionDemand outlook 2026 to 2030
V Setting up banqueting
Banqueting setup
Sets up the room to order with tables, buffet, linen and cutlery and checks the whole before the start. stable
V Drafting an event running order
Event running order
Draws up a running order with times, courses, technical needs, staff and responsibilities per part. stable
V Arranging room layouts
Room layout
Arranges a room in the requested layout such as theatre, hollow square or u shape and keeps escape routes clear. stable
V Managing beverage orders
Beverage ordering
Determines beverage needs for a group, orders and chills in time and tracks consumption during the day. stable
V Building and monitoring a buffet
Buffet service
Builds the buffet to layout, watches temperature and replenishment and clears in a controlled way. stable
V Planning event staffing
Event staffing
Determines how many staff each part needs, makes the roster and briefing and arranges temporary staff. stable
V Setting up audio visual equipment
Audio visual setup
Sets up projector, screen, microphone and sound in a room, tests the setup and helps the speaker get started. stable
V Settling an event package
Event settlement
Prepares the final settlement of an event package with consumption, extra items and agreements from the quotation. declining
V Processing a venue booking request
Venue booking
Processes a venue request with date, number, wishes and option and records the agreements in a confirmation. declining
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