Banquet Director Jobs

A Banquet Director in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a banquet or event, including planning, organizing, and execution. Their duties involve coordinating with various departments like kitchen, housekeeping, and front office to ensure smooth execution of the event. They are also responsible for managing budgets, negotiating contracts, hiring and training staff, and maintaining high standards of customer service. Banquet Directors play a significant role in generating revenue for hotels, convention centers, and other venues by attracting and retaining clients.

To excel in this role, a Banquet Director should have solid leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. They should also be highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong understanding of event management and catering operations. Relevant certifications, such as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or a Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), can enhance their expertise and credibility. Prior roles that provide a stepping stone to the Banquet Director position might include positions as a Banquet Manager, Event Coordinator, or Catering Manager.

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Catering Manager 3

  • Sodexo
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview: Join a great team where students are at the heart of everything we do! Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an experienced Catering Manager 3 to lead and grow catering operations for...

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Catering Manager 2

  • Sodexo
  • Moorhead, MN
  • 17 days ago
  • Moorhead, MN
  • 17 days ago

Role Overview: Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 2 for Minnesota State University Moorehead located in Moorehead, Minnesota. As the Catering Manager, you will drive an innovative catering...

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Director Of Catering

  • Park Lane
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Overview: The Director Of Catering Sales is responsible for soliciting new catering accounts, entertaining and sustaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and/or exceed revenue goals....

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Catering Supervisor starting at $18.00

  • Six Flags Darien Lake
  • Corfu, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Corfu, NY
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Supervise and lead catering team members during events and group functions Ensure timely setup, service, and breakdown of catering events Maintain food quality...

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Catering Coordinator

  • Corporate-Chefs
  • Portland, ME
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 14 days ago

Catering Coordinator Job Reference Number: 38024 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Corporate-Chefs Location: Portland, Maine (US-ME) The Role at a glance: We are...

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Catering Lead

  • Panera Bread
  • Niceville, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Niceville, FL
  • 2 days ago

Maintain Paneras exceptional standards for craveable food quality. Build excitement and interest in Paneras products and services....

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Catering Manager

  • Elior-Collegiate-Dining
  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 18 days ago

Catering Manager Job Reference Number: 39005 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Education Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining Location: Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan (US-MI) The Role at a...

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Catering Manager

  • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company
  • Hershey, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 2 days ago

This position is responsible for sales, planning, and execution of banquet catering events for the Hershey Country Club....

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Catering Manager

  • Constellation
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Catering Manager Job Reference Number: 38623 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Constellation Location: New York, New York (US-NY) The Role at a glance: We are...

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Seasonal Senior Banquet Manager

  • Compass Group
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 2 hours ago

management experience is required Comprehensive food and wine knowledge....

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Catering Operations Manager

  • Compass Group
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Salary: $85,000 - $91,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who...

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Catering Manager - Intuit Dome

  • Compass Group
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 2 hours ago

sales and culinary teams, and overseeing catering equipment maintenance and inventory....

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Catering Supervisor

  • Nelson, BC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Nelson, BC
  • 6 hours ago

Passionate about food service and team leadership? Apply now for a Catering Supervisor role and ensure our crews meals are delivered safely and efficiently! This full-time, temporary position...

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Director of Banquets

  • Four Seasons
  • Lanai City, HI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lanai City, HI
  • 9 hours ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

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Director of Catering & Conference Services

  • Four Seasons
  • Lanai City, HI
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lanai City, HI
  • 9 hours ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

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Salary for Banquet Director Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Banquet Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.2%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
11.9%
Associate's Degree
11.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Banquet Directors
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%