Banquet Director Jobs in Stanford, CA

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 Supervisor

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Levy Sector Position Title: Catering Supervisor at Levi's Stadium Pay Range: $25.00 to $28.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search...

Meeting & Events Coordinator - Santa Clara CA

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Meeting & Events Coordinator - Santa Clara CA Job ID 226509 Posted 02-Jul-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Administrative, Customer Service, Data & Analytics...

Meeting and Events Coordinator

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 4 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Banquet Captain

  • Pleasanton, CA (23 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (23 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Greets guests upon arrival and assist in seating as required by group; ensures a pleasant visit for each guest; and maintains effective guest relations....

Donor Communications and Events Coordinator

  • Oakland, CA (24 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (24 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Note on location: remote role and must reside in CA, MA, NY, PA, or WA At Summer Search, we believe in 'No Ceilings' and envision a world in which young people, regardless of circumstances, can...

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Banquet Captain - Signia by Hilton San Jose

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 9 days ago

The Signia San Jose is looking for their next talented Banquet Captain. If you have previous banquet experience of at least 1 year, previous supervisory experience, and are looking to grow within...

Catering Lead

  • Hayward, CA (17 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (17 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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

Catering Supervisor (Full Time)

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Bon Appetit We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING SUPERVISOR position. Location: ServiceNow - 2250 Lawson Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Note: online applications accepted only....

Catering Supervisor (Full Time)

  • Santa Clara, CA (11 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (11 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 15 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time CATERING SUPERVISOR position. Location : ServiceNow - 2250 Lawson Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full...

University Recruiting and Events Coordinator

  • Menlo Park, CA (2 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (2 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 16 days ago

About Exponent Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and...

Part-Time On-Site Catering Coordinator

  • Palo Alto, CA (1 mile from Stanford, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (1 mile from Stanford, CA)
  • 23 days 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...

Catering Event Coordinator (Part-Time)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Who We Are: We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry...

Catering Manager

  • Foster City, CA (10 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Foster City, CA (10 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary: 75,000-90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you...

Catering Event Manager

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Bon Appetit + We are hiring immediately for a Catering Event Manager position. + Location: Bay Area Region + Schedule: Monday - Friday (flexible) + Pay Range: $76,240.00 - 78,000.00 annually We...

Catering Manager

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Stanford, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are: We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry...

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Salary for Banquet Director Jobs in Stanford, CA

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Highest Education Level

Banquet Directors in Stanford, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.1%
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
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

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