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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Catering Lead

  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 21 hours ago
  • Saint Peters, MO
  • 21 hours ago

PANERA CAFE CATERING LEAD Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself, reach your goals and help others do the same? If so, then Panera is for you. We do...

Executive Director of Catering & Events

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago

Role Overview: Are you an experienced Catering Director that has a passion for high end catering and is looking for an exciting and challenging new position? Look no further! Sodexo is seeking a...

Catering Manager 4

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 6 days ago

Role Overview: Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager 4 for Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Sodexo manages the catering for the entire campus, which caters to a wide variety of events. This...

Banquet Captain

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 days ago

Additional Information Sheraton Birmingham Hotel Job Number 25039071 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham,...

Catering Lead W Center Road Location

  • Omaha, NE
  • 15 days ago
  • Omaha, NE
  • 15 days ago

PANERA CAFE ASSOCIATE: SALAD & SANDWICH MAKER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything...

Senior Catering Manager

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 22 days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 22 days ago

Role Overview: Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day. Sodexo is seeking a Catering Manager at...

Banquet Captain, Seasonal

  • Lake Arrowhead, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lake Arrowhead, CA
  • 3 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...

Meeting and Events Coordinator, Experienced

  • Oakland, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Your Role We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven team member to join our Enterprise Meetings and Events team under Internal Communications. Focusing on event...

Library Instruction & Events Coordinator

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 4 hours ago

Library Instruction & Events Coordinator Indiana University - 4.2 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time Estimated: $45.5K - $51.9K a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings...

Assistant Director for Event Services

  • Clemson, SC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Clemson, SC
  • 4 hours ago

Clemson University Job ID: 109616 Location: Clemson University Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular JOB SUMMARY : Works independently on the Event Services team in Campus...

Minimum Years of Experience: one (1) year catering experience. 1 year catering sales within a hotel, preferred....

Meetings and Special Events Manager

  • FL
  • 4 hours ago
  • FL
  • 4 hours ago

OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the event management, food and beverage...

Senior Banquet Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Senior Banquet Manager MARRIOTT WORLDWIDE Posted 16 hours ago Senior Banquet Manager About the job JOB SUMMARY Directs and motivates team while personally providing high quality service based on requirements...

Sales/Catering Coordinator

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 hours ago

As an Coordinator in the Sales/Catering and Events department, you will be responsible for assisting and supporting several Sales/Catering & Event Managers. What will I be doing? Specifically,...

Events Coordinator - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Are you passionate about hospitality and looking to advance your career in a dynamic and vibrant environment? Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, our hotel offers stunning waterfront...

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Salary for Banquet Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Banquet Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.0%
Master's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
12.2%
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
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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