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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PRN-Catering Coordinator

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 2 days ago

PRN-CATERING COORDINATOR Baltimore, MD SINAI HOSPITAL CAFETERIA PRN - As Needed - Hours Vary Support Services/Security/Trade 87672 $17.00-$22.59 Experience based Posted: January 28, 2025 Apply Now...

Catering Manager 2

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 3 days ago

Role Overview: Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day. Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager for a...

Catering Lead

  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 8 days ago

PANERA CAFE CATERING LEAD Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself, reach your goals and help others do the same? If so, then Panera is for you. We do...

Executive Director of Catering & Events

  • Albany, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 9 days ago

Role Overview: Are you an experienced Catering Director that has a passion for high end catering and is looking for an exciting and challenging new position? Look no further! Sodexo is seeking a...

Catering Manager 4

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 14 days ago

Role Overview: Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 4 for Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Sodexo manages the catering for the entire campus, which caters to a wide variety of events. This...

Senior Catering Manager

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 30+ days ago

Role Overview: Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day. Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager at...

Banquets Manager

  • Carroll, NH
  • moments ago
  • Carroll, NH
  • moments ago

Banquets Manager Full-Time Omni Mount Washington Resort Bretton Woods, NH A property of: Omni Hotels & Resorts Posted 3 days ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS Overview Omni Mount Washington Resort &...

Banquet Captain

  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • moments ago
  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • moments ago

Banquet Captain Part-Time Beach House Hilton Head Hilton Head Island, SC A property of: EOS Hospitality Posted 2 days ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS Description Responsibilities Overseeing banquet...

Catering Coordinator

  • Dallas, TX
  • moments ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • moments ago

Catering Coordinator at CAVA Catering Coordinator at CAVA in Dallas, Texas Posted in Other 2 days ago. Job Description: Catering Lead At CAVA we love what we do, and we try and make every day as...

Banquet Manager

  • Aspen, CO
  • moments ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • moments ago

Sales Manager Aspen Meadows Aspen, CO A property of: Salamander Collection Full-Time $65,000 to $85,000 per year 4 days ago Find Jobs Career Advice Post a Job Contact About Us Terms and Conditions...

Banquet Captain

  • New York, NY
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY
  • moments ago

In addition, the Banquet Manager will schedule and manage any third-party Front of House staff....

Banquet Captain

  • Aspen, CO
  • moments ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • moments ago

Ability to follow directions from the client, Banquet Director, Banquet Manager as well as the Catering and Conference Services Manager. Ability to execute banquet events with minimal supervision....

Banquet Captain

  • Dallas, TX
  • moments ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • moments ago

Banquet Captain Full-Time Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District Dallas, TX A property of: Island Hospitality Management Posted about 2 hours ago SHARE THIS JOB JOB DETAILS...

Flex On-Site Catering Coordinator

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 hour ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 hour ago

Cater2.me was founded in 2010 with the goal of connecting inspired kitchens with the masses. Inspired by San Francisco's thriving farmers' markets and the abundance of passionate local chefs, we...

Banquet Captain

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 1 hour ago

Hotel: Dallas Fort Worth Embassy Suites 2401 Bass Pro Drive Grapevine, TX 76051 Banquet Captain Full time Atrium SPIRIT - where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence At the...

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Salary for Banquet Director Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Banquet Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.0%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
12.1%
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%