Banquet Director Jobs in Rego Park, NY

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

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description Role Overview: We are seeking an Events Manager based in New York to support client facing events and engagements globally. The ideal candidate has proven ability to manage a...

Senior Meeting & Events Coordinator - Workplace/Customer Experience Coordinator

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Meeting & Events Coordinator - Workplace/Customer Experience Coordinator Senior Meeting & Events Coordinator - Workplace/Customer Experience Coordinator Job ID 226834 Posted 30-Jun-2025...

Banquet Manager

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details The Rainbow Room is known for legendary occasions. Graced by presidents, dignitaries, and the brightest stars in entertainment, events held here...

Catering Lead

  • Teterboro, NJ (13 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Teterboro, NJ (13 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago

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

Office Catering and Services Coordinator

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Job Details: Office Catering and Services Coordinator (Temp) - New York, NY Contract: ~6 months Role: You will ensure that meetings, events, and daily operations are supported with high-quality...

Catering Manager

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Position Title: Catering Manager- UJA- NYC Pay 11 Reports To: Salary: $65,000/year Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and...

Banquet Manager

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Works closely with the kitchen to ensure expedient ticket times, excellent food quality and proper plate presentation. Assists in the completion of all month end Inventories....

Catering Coordinator

  • New York City, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York City, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Vista has revolutionized and modernized the private aviation experience with a vision to ensure seamless travel with maximum efficiency. Over the past two decades, we have invented...

Events and Media Services Coordinator (Administrative Events Coordinator) CUNY La Guardia Community College

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Events and Media Services Coordinator (Administrative Events Coordinator) POSITION DETAILS Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community...

Banquet Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details As Banquet Event Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of banquet service operationsfrom staff supervision to vendor...

Events Coordinator

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 13 days ago

DealMaker is a fast-growing fintech company revolutionizing the capital markets ecosystem with a mission to make online capital raising mainstream. We empower founders, CEOs, and operators to...

SENIOR CATERING MANAGER - Gourmet Dining Programs - Newark, NJ

  • Newark, NJ (16 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (16 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and...

Special Events Manager

  • Harrison, NY (19 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (19 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Harrison Meadows Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career of opportunity of Special Events Manager. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly...

Banquet Manager - Waldorf Astoria New York

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 14 days ago

After undergoing a transformative restoration, The Waldorf Astoria New York is set to reignite its magnetic allure. The Waldorf Astoria New York is seeking a Banquet Manager to unveil a new era of...

Catering Manager- new business, pipeline- Roosevelt, NY

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rego Park, NY)
  • 15 days ago

CulinArt Sector Salary: $70,000 to $80,000/yr. CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities...

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Salary for Banquet Director Jobs in Rego Park, NY

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Highest Education Level

Banquet Directors in Rego Park, NY 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 Rego Park, NY
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%