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.
Director of Catering - LAW FIRM
- Compass Group
- Washington, DC
- 18 hours ago
- Compass Group
- Washington, DC
- 18 hours ago
Working as a Catering Director, you have the responsibility for Catering and Events....
Location: Overview: The Director of Catering and Confernce Services is responsible for soliciting new catering accounts, entertaining and sustaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and/...
Maintain Paneras exceptional standards for craveable food quality. Build excitement and interest in Paneras products and services....
Utilizing your excellent oral and written skills, you will effectively serve as a point of contact for events such as caterings, reservations, bookings and other services....
If youre looking to grow in the catering and events industry, this role is for you!...
What You’ll Do: As a Catering Supervisor at SodexoMagic, you are a master multitasker and a quality-of-life improver....
Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...
Job Summary The Catering Operations Manager/Ebent Manager holds duties related to successful execution and coordination for on and off premise Company events....
The JOB: As a Banquet Manager you will have the opportunity to create memorable experiences for our guests. This role is responsible for the execution and supervision of meeting space banquet...
, managing the daily operations of all catering functions, coordinating all function activities with the catering sales and culinary teams, and overseeing catering equipment maintenance and inventory...
As a Catering Supervisor you will: The Catering Supervisor is responsible for managing staff and following timelines for event setups and service....
The Banquet Supervisor will assist in the overall operation of the culinary team for Trinity Food & Beverage (Omni Fort Worth Hotel) based in the Fort Worth Convention Center. Partnering with F&B...
Monitors the performance of service staff enforces departmental work rules and policies/procedures, maintains food quality and staff schedules, assists in providing service as needed and attends supervisory...
CATERING DIRECTOR - Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ
- Hoboken, NJ
- 1 hour ago
- Hoboken, NJ
- 1 hour ago
Job Summary Working as a Catering Director, you have the responsibility for Catering and Events....
Advanced knowledge of catering, food and beverage, and the hospitality profession is required....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Banquet Director position
- Pastry Making
- Bread Baking
- Initiative
- Artisan Breads
- ServSafe Food Handler
- Food Cost Management
- Food Quality
- Guest Relations
- Banquet Catering
- Labor Cost Management
- Hotel Operations
- Group Sales
- Banquet Operations
- Guest Service
- Catering Sales
- Food and Beverage Management
- Quality of Service
- Menu Planning
- Hotel Management
- Menu Development
- Hospitality Management
- Delphi
- Catering
- Show Hosting
- Food Service Management
- Meeting Planning
- Cost Management
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Leadership Development
- Facility Management
- Event Planning
- Staffing
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Logistics
- Driving
- Presentation
- Events
- Education Experience
- Budgets
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Sales
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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