Banquet Director Jobs in California

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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Events Coordinator, CHOC Foundation (Temporary)

  • Childrens Hospital of Orange County
  • Orange, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day - 08hrs (United States of America) Why CHOC? At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children's health by providing exceptional and...

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Banquet Supervisor (Part time) - InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

  • IC - Los Angeles Downtown (LAXHC)
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Banquet Supervisor (Part time) - InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Hotel Brand: InterContinental Location: United States, California, Los Angeles Hotel: IC - Los Angeles Downtown (LAXHC), 900...

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Director of Catering & Events

  • Sodexo
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking an exceptional Director of Catering & Events to oversee a highvisibility, highexpectation events portfolio within a major global technology workplace. This role...

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Director of Banquets - Hotel Indigo Los Angeles

  • InterContinental Hotels Group
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Coordinate with Culinary, Catering, Sales, Stewarding, Housekeeping, Engineering, AV, and other departments to ensure successful event execution....

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Scheduling and Events Coordinator

  • California State University System
  • CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • CA
  • 5 hours ago

Working Title: Scheduling & Events Coordinator Department Name: Health, Wellness & Recreation Center Division: Student Affairs Classification Title: Administrative Support Coordinator II...

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Catering Manager - Intuit Dome

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

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

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Sales & Catering Coordinator

  • Highgate Hotels
  • Monterey, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Monterey, CA
  • 18 hours ago

Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of...

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Director of Catering Sales

  • Tres LA Group
  • West Hollywood, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • West Hollywood, CA
  • 19 hours ago

The Position Tres LA Group is seeking a powerhouse hospitality professional to step into a high impact leadership role as our Director of Catering Sales....

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Food and Beverage Banquets Manager - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

  • Hilton Worldwide
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago

JobID: 207290 Category: Food and Beverage JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2026-06-01T04:00:00+00:00 JobShift: Salary: $75,000-$80,000/USD/Yearly Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture...

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Catering Event Manager

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanford, CA
  • 1 day ago

Jobs FAQs Food Services Catering Event Manager Residential & Dining Enterprises, Stanford, California, United States New Apply for Job We're making updates to our website to provide you with an...

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Special Events Manager - LASEM

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Special Events Manager Division: Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House Reports To: Director of Development FLSA Status: Non-exempt; 40 hours/week Pay Range: $29-$30/hr Prepared Date: May 2026 Position...

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Director of Banquets

  • Montage Hotels & Resorts
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

and revenue performance Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality Maintain high standards of service excellence, food...

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Sr Meeting & Events Coordinator onsite in Santa Clara, CA

  • CBRE
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 days ago

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart...

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Director of Catering & Event Sales

  • Sodexo S A
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago

What You Bring Proven success in catering sales, event sales, or hospitality business development with a strong revenuegeneration track record A proactive, hunterstyle sales approach with the ability...

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Events Coordinator

  • City of Santa Clarita, CA
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 4 days ago

Events Coordinator Salary $38.84 - $47.20 Hourly Location City Hall, Santa Clarita, CA Job Type Regular Full-time Job Number 2026-05 Department Economic Development Division Arts and Events...

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Salary for Banquet Director Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Banquet Directors in California 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 in California
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%