Banquet Manager Jobs

A Banquet Manager in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a banquet or event, including planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling events. Their primary tasks include liaising with clients to understand their requirements, coordinating with the kitchen staff, managing event logistics, and ensuring that the event runs smoothly and meets the client's expectations. They also handle administrative responsibilities such as event budgeting, payment processing, and record-keeping.

Important skills for a Banquet Manager include strong leadership, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills. They should also possess a keen eye for detail, be able to multitask, and have strong organizational abilities. A degree in hospitality management is often required for this role, and certifications such as the Certified Banquet Manager (CBM) offered by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute can be beneficial. Before becoming a Banquet Manager, a person may have roles such as a Banquet Server, Banquet Coordinator, or Restaurant Manager.

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Director of Catering - LAW FIRM

LAW FIRM Experience Preferred! Working as a Catering Director, you have the responsibility for Catering and Events. You will manage a team of staff, build client relations, along with ensuring the...

Catering Lead

  • Rochester, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, PA
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Support cafe operation at corporate HQ to include food preparation/cooking, stocking shelves, rotating products, ordering products, serving, customer service, and sanitation. These...

Catering Lead

  • Manitowoc, WI
  • 27 days ago
  • Manitowoc, WI
  • 27 days ago

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

Events Coordinator

  • Colfax, WA
  • moments ago
  • Colfax, WA
  • moments ago

Department**: Whitman County Fair **Application**: Apply at whitmancounty.org **Purpose:** The Events Coordinator position is responsible for planning, coordinating and ensuring smooth operations...

Catering Manager - Full Time

  • Gary, IN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Gary, IN
  • 9 hours ago

sales; promptly responds to all catering inquiries Maintains established food presentation and service standards; providing ongoing enhancement to these based upon current trends in the catering industry...

Catering Manager - Hiring TODAY

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 12 hours ago

The CM implements our marketing strategy by building relationships with local businesses to increase our catering sales....

Hotel Sales & Catering Coordinator

  • Savannah, GA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 13 hours ago

The Marriott Savannah Riverfront is currently interviewing for a Sales & Catering Coordinator. The Sales & Catering Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the...

Sales and Catering Coordinator

  • Sausalito, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Sausalito, CA
  • 13 hours ago

Previous hotel/catering sales/related experience is preferred. Excellent computer skills required....

SENIOR CATERING DIRECTOR - St. John Fisher University - Rochester, NY

  • Rochester, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 13 hours ago

Location: On-site at the campus of St. John Fisher University Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the...

SR CATERING MANAGER- Texas Southern University (HBCU)- HOUSTON, TX

  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 hours ago

Location: Texas Southern University- HOUSTON, TX At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are...

Catering Manager 4

  • Johnston, RI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Johnston, RI
  • 13 hours ago

Role Overview MAKING MOMENTS DELICIOUSLY MEMORABLE! In places where people care about food, we create culinary experiences worth discovering and sharing. We bring the food people love to the...

Part Time Meeting and Events Coordinator

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago

We're seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Part-Time Meetings & Events Coordinator to support a dynamic team in planning and executing in-person and virtual convenings. If you thrive...

Lead Banquet Supervisor

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 13 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 13 hours ago

Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette....

Banquet Supervisor

  • Cleveland, OH
  • 13 hours ago
  • Cleveland, OH
  • 13 hours ago

Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette....

On Call Banquet Captain

  • Denver, CO
  • 14 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 14 hours ago

Assisting the Banquet Manager this individual will lead the performance of all hourly banquet food and beverage servers and houseman and is the personal representative of the property to banquet guests...

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Salary for Banquet Manager Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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



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