Banquet Director Jobs in Valley Stream, 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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Catering Manager 2

  • Jersey City, NJ (19 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (19 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Role Overview: MAKING MOMENTS DELICIOUSLY MEMORABLE! Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for a Catering Manager 2 to join our team at one of our high profile financial accounts in Jersey City NJ....

Catering Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 18 hours 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...

Director Of Catering

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Eurest Position Title: [[title]] Salary: $90000 - $100000 As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless...

Catering Manager- new business, pipeline- Roosevelt, NY

  • Roosevelt Island, NY (14 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Roosevelt Island, NY (14 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 3 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...

Banquet Manager

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 4 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....

Temporary Events Coordinator

  • New York, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 4 days ago

A24 is looking for a temporary Events Coordinator to join our Specialty Marketing team in our New York office until December 2025. This role will report into our Events Lead and provide...

Catering/Special Events Manager (Yankee Stadium)

  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Must have exceptional knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette. Must possess strong organizational skills....

Catering Coordinator

  • New York City, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 4 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 (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 4 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 (15 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (15 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 7 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 (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 9 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 (24 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 10 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 (20 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (20 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 10 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 (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 11 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 (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Valley Stream, NY)
  • 11 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 Valley Stream, NY

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Highest Education Level

Banquet Directors in Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream, 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%