Banquet Director Jobs in Rockville Centre, 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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Director of Catering & Events

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Previous guest relations experience. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English, multilingualism will be considered an asset....

Catering Lead

  • Edgewater, NJ (20 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Edgewater, NJ (20 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

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

ACG New York Chapter - Marketing & Events Coordinator

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Position is hybrid (tri-state residency required) Some travel required into NYC for events. About ACG New York For over 40 years, ACG New York has been the single-most comprehensive and efficient...

Assistant Coordinator, Catering Prep

  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (16 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cold Spring Harbor, NY (16 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a world-renowned scientific research organization located on the North Shore of Long Island, is hiring a Catering Prep Assistant Coordinator. This individual will...

Banquet Manager

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Banquet Manager Mandarin Oriental New York is looking for a Banquet Manager to join our Banquet Department. Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating...

Manager, Catering Sales

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are a customer-focused organization with an immediate opening for a Manager, Catering Sales to manage the day-to-day operations of the UEM Sales Office....

Sales and Catering Coordinator

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Global Events Coordinator

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Role summary/purpose of job The Global Event Coordinator will support the US Event Managers with planning and organizing events and meetings as well as all day-to-day tasks, ensuring the...

Part-Time On-Site Catering Coordinator

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 6 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...

Pizza Counter / Catering Manager

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Unregular Pizza is looking for an enthusiastic front of the house member to join our Unregular Team! INCLUDE RESUME IN RESPONSE The front of the house Team Member and Catering Coordinator will: -...

CATERING DIRECTOR - NYU - New York, NY

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 7 days ago

ServSafe Certified. Embark on a dynamic career journey with us, where innovation and creativity thrive, and your contributions make a tangible impact on campus life!...

Banquet Manager And Maitre Wanted

  • Farmingdale, NY (11 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Farmingdale, NY (11 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 7 days ago

un banquet manager and maitre wanted 202 main street compensation: 20-25 per hr plus tips and commission employment type: experience level: mid level job title: banquet manager and maitre banquet...

Catering Coordinator

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Required Years of Experience 0-1 years Job Details Logistics & Catering Coorindator *King David Tacos* Founded in Brooklyn in 2016, King David Tacos is a woman-owned CPG / Hospitality hybrid food...

Events Coordinator

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details Salary is based on a 25-40 hour work week Handle all incoming event inquiries; must ensure follow up on the same business day. Coordinate all...

Catering Manager-Full Time

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Rockville Centre, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

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Salary for Banquet Director Jobs in Rockville Centre, NY

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Highest Education Level

Banquet Directors in Rockville Centre, 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 Rockville Centre, 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%