Banquet Manager Jobs in Edison, NJ

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 & Events Coordinator / Operations Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

On-Site & Staff Management (The Execution): Staffing & Training: Manage and coordinate all front-of-house (FOH) staff (waiters, servers), scheduling, and training....

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Events Coordinator (Req.2385)

  • Caldwell University
  • Caldwell, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Caldwell, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Caldwell University invites applications for a full-time Events Coordinator. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Events Coordinator is the creative and logistical engine behind Caldwell...

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Assistant Catering Director

  • Chick-fil-A
  • Whippany, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Chick-fil-A Urgent Hiring: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Assistant Catering Director Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where your leadership skills can flourish? Do you want...

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Banquet Captain

  • TA Instruments
  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Accessibility Note: If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate...

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Banquet Supervisor

  • HEI Hotels & Resorts
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Assist the Banquet Manager in the planning and management of the Banquet and other food and beverage outlets as appropriate in order to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, compliance...

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Events Coordinator

  • Jane Street
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

About the Position We're looking for an Events Coordinator to join our team and be an indispensable part of our efforts to cultivate an outstanding office environment where employees are happy,...

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Catering Supervisor-Prudential Center

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Levy Sector Position Title: CATERING SUPERVISOR-PRUDENTIAL CENTER Pay Range: $24.00 to $28.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search...

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Catering Supervisor-Prudential Center

  • Compass Group
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: CATERING SUPERVISOR-PRUDENTIAL CENTER Pay Range : $24.00 to $28.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID...

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Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

Moving to Edison, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Edison, NJ below.


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Salary for Banquet Manager Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Banquet Managers in Edison, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.2%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
11.9%
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 Edison, NJ
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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