Banquet Director Jobs in Illinois

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 Coordinator - 6243 E State Street

  • Rockford, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 5 hours ago

quality standards and order accuracy Manages all house accounts including database of ATO and payments Works weekly with DM to discuss sales successes and to update Sales goals Sales Strives to meet...

Sr. Catering Coordinator

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Catering Lead

  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • 7 hours ago

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

Supervisor for Catering Services - Rm 500

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Food And Nutr Srvcs -R500 Drcc **Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9...

Manager of Catering Sales

  • Brookfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY The Manager, Catering Sales is responsible for driving catering sales and revenue growth by promoting and selling catering services....

Catering Director

  • Barrington, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Barrington, IL
  • 2 days ago

er Catering Director Responsibilities: Cascades the vision of Quest Food Management Services ensuring the Quest vision, values and founding principles are effectively communicated, understood and...

Banquet Manager - Hilton Orrington

  • Evanston, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 2 days ago

A Banquet Manager is responsible for managing the daily execution of all banquet functions in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. What...

Catering Manager

  • Winnetka, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Winnetka, IL
  • 3 days ago

Catering Manager Job Description Position Summary Prepares and presents menu items during service of the cafeteria to Quest standards. Follows preparation list for items needed for execution of...

Catering Coordinator

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

Sales Team Supervises backline operations to ensure all associates are POP compliant Ensures all backline orders are complete and catering checklist/order verification forms are utilized Collaborates...

Sales & Catering Coordinator - Temporary - Kimpton Gray Hotel

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Why We're Here We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who...

Banquet Captain

  • Rockford, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 5 days ago

at Gorman & Company in Rockford, Illinois, United States Job Description Position: Banquet Captain Location: Rockford, IL Job Id: 1108 # of Openings: 1 Inspire the Service at Embassy Suites as a...

Assistant Director of Banquets - The Drake Hotel

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

The Drake is seeking an Assistant Director of Banquets to join our talented team! The Drake, renowned for its timeless elegance and exceptional guest experiences, has been a cornerstone of...

Fundraising Events Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

ABOUT US : Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH) means Our Little Brothers and Sisters in Spanish. NPH transforms the lives of vulnerable childrenin Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador,...

Sales & Catering Coordinator - Temporary

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Why We're Here We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality...

Catering Lead

  • Decatur, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 9 days ago

The Catering Lead provides support and leadership to the culinary operations on and off campus. The lead is responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager with the day-to-day planning and...

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Salary for Banquet Director Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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