Banquet Manager Jobs in Alton, IL

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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Catering Supervisor

  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (18 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Location Name: LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY - 56661013 Location ID: 56661013 Catering Supervisor Location: LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY - 56661013 Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability...

Director of Catering & Convention Services

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Are you a driven person with a passion for hospitality? Do you enjoy creating one-of-a kind experiences? Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is looking for a hospitality focused Director of Catering &...

Catering Supervisor/FOH Supervisor

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 5 days ago

get crEATive in St. Louis! Creative Dining Services is looking for a Catering Supervisor. The Catering Supervisor will help lead the dining services team on the Missouri Baptist University campus,...

Catering Lead

  • University City, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • University City, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 6 days ago

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

Catering Supervisor

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Catering Supervisor Who are we: SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities...

Manager of Catering Operations

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 20 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Manager, Catering Operations is responsible for supporting the Event/Catering Sales and Culinary teams by leading the catering logistics planning, coordination, execution, and quality...

Catering Coordinator-Administrator III (CS25-253)

  • Edwardsville, IL (12 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Edwardsville, IL (12 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 24 days ago

Position Overview: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Catering Coordinator - Administrator III (CS25-253) to provide strategic leadership and...

Banquet Captain

  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (21 miles from Alton, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Communicate verbally and in writing with the Banquet Manager and Kitchen team to secure all details/tools necessary to execute events....

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Salary for Banquet Manager Jobs in Alton, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Banquet Managers in Alton, IL 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
1.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Banquet Managers in Alton, IL
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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