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.

Director of Catering - LAW FIRM
- Compass Group
- Washington, DC
- 6 days ago
- Compass Group
- Washington, DC
- 6 days ago
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...
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...
Maintain Paneras exceptional standards for craveable food quality. Build excitement and interest in Paneras products and services....
Department**: Whitman County Fair **Application**: Apply at whitmancounty.org **Purpose:** The Events Coordinator position is responsible for planning, coordinating and ensuring smooth operations...
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...
The CM implements our marketing strategy by building relationships with local businesses to increase our catering sales....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette....
Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette....
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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- Health and Safety
- People Oriented
- Initiative
- ServSafe Food Handler
- Food Cost Management
- Food Quality
- Guest Relations
- Hotel Operations
- Banquet Catering
- Banquet Operations
- Guest Service
- Catering Sales
- Menu Planning
- Group Sales
- Food and Beverage Management
- Quality of Service
- Hotel Management
- Menu Development
- Hospitality Management
- Delphi
- Catering
- Food Service Management
- Show Hosting
- Meeting Planning
- Food Safety
- Cost Management
- Sanitation
- Leadership Development
- Facility Management
- Event Planning
- Retail
- High School Diploma
- Logistics
- Driving
- Friendliness
- Presentation
- Events
- Reporting
- Budgets
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Multitasking
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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