A Banquet Director is responsible for directing banquet managers, servers, captains, and the set-up department in the daily operations of a banquet department. A well-written Banquet Director Resume mentions the following core duties – maintaining quality standards, anticipating and fulfilling the expectations of guests as outlined by the event orders, overseeing the daily operations of the banquet department, managing expenses within budget constraints; supervising the human resources for the banquet department, hiring and training employees, and recommending discipline and termination as needed.
To obtain this job, the applicant is expected to have a bachelor’s degree and several years of work experience working in the food and beverage department. Candidates for this role are expected to possess basic computer knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and be able to adhere to safety protocols.
Summary : Banquet Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all aspects of an event. The Banquet Director will lead and manage a team of servers, bartenders, and banquet managers to ensure the perfect event is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standard.
Skills : Customer Service, Retention Initiatives, Training Development/Delivery, Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills.
Description :
Responsible for controlling and evaluating gross food and beverage sales in excess of $25 million dollars in banquets, off-premise catering, coffee services, banquet beverage, and private home catering.
Management of 5 Managers, 16 Supervisors, and over 140 full and part-time team members.
Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training.
Extensive cross-training and utilization to reduce benefit costs.
Responsible for maintaining The Hotel's 5-STAR quality and service standards.
Directed operations from start to finish for all catering, weddings, banquets, and special events.
Contributed to restaurant's acknowledgment in Where Magazine's Top 25 New York Restaurants.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Leadership Series
Banquet Director Resume
Objective : Over 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry from line associate, supervisory to the management level guiding and implementing corporate policies and procedures. Strong organizational, leadership, and people skills. Flexible, adapt to new situations quickly.
Skills : Financial Management, Facilitative Coaching, And Development, Strategic Planning, Operations And Compliance, Client Relations, Community Outreach, Property Management.
Description :
Managed 55K sq. ft of function space yielding $12 million annually.
Managed 30 union banquet servers and 20 housemen.
Coordinated hiring, staffing, scheduling, training, evaluation, incentives, payroll, and administration.
Liaised between the meeting planners, sales, support departments, executive chef, line cooks, banquet managers in menu planning and service.
Managed budgets, labor, and forecasting.
Maximized revenue by constant adjustment of labor to revenue ratio.
Maintained service standards by constant training, motivation, and evaluations.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Hotel And Restaurant Management
Banquet Director Resume
Headline : Obtain a position in the Food and Beverage department where management, sales, and recruiting talents can be effectively utilized to improve operations, the level of customer service, and contribute to company profits.
Responsible for the service, bar, kitchen, stewards, cleaning and janitorial staff, housemen, conference center, assist the director of food and beverage activities with the overall operation of the kitchens, dining areas, restaurants, food preparation area, and food storage facilities.
Restaurant services, bar services, disco services, restaurant service and reservations, villa services, executive services, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, Presidential services, and VIP services.
Directly responsible for selecting and managing a staff of 150 employees.
Organized and coordinated all internal resort meetings, conventions, and corporate events.
Worked closely with clients and the sales department for restaurant theme development and presentation of meals, beverages, and food service.
Assumed the position, responsibility, and accountability of the food and beverage division of Casa de Campo Resort in the absence of the Food and Beverage / Activities Director.
Participated with the sales department and the group convention section in site surveys and operational planning meetings with event personnel.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Management Introduction
Banquet Director Resume
Summary : Looking to procure a leadership position providing a high degree of skill and experience all with the betterment of the company in mind as well as personal growth. Qualification Synopsis Prodigious leader with talent, skill, and experience in the art of business management, business ownership, customer service, and quality service.
Skills : POS, Open Table.
Description :
Coordinated, supervised, and directed all aspects of the resort's banquet setup and operations.
Maintained profitable operations and high-quality products.
Directed and oversaw approximately 240+ events per year.
Supervised 7+ banquet personnel.
Responded to guest complaints in a timely manner as well as professionally.
Prepared and submitted the required banquet reports on time.
Solely responsible for all sales and promotions of corporate and private events, increasing banquet bookings/sales (approximately 15%) for an annual gross of over $1 Million.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BS In Business Administration
Banquet Director Resume
Objective : Highly perceptive with the ability to pinpoint problems, provide creative solutions, and follow through to resolution. Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills by addressing questions, requests, and assistance. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Interrelate well with people of different levels and backgrounds.
Skills : Forklift Operator, Planning, MS Office.
Description :
Provided fine dining experience for club members and their guests.
Acquired experience, knowledge, and leadership ability to advance to management within 3 months.
Maintained rules, regulations, procedures & training during business hours.
Assisted the Events Coordinator with large-scaled weddings, banquets other events.
Set up, expedited & broke down all events.
Sustained ServSafe food handling regulations.
Oversaw the operations of 26 thousand square feet of banquet space.
Ensured client satisfaction.
Coordinated the success of multiple events while achieving successful food sales, beverage sales, and labor costs.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Business Administration
Banquet Director Resume
Objective : Professional self-motivated Dining Specialist with outstanding upscale guest services orientation with a diverse background in Food & Beverage operations, from Banquet planning, hiring, and training of staff, to managing dining experiences for small and large groups.
Skills : Management, Sales.
Description :
Managed 2.5 million square feet of banquet, catering, convention, concessions, and meeting space.
Project manager for opening of 70, 0000 square-foot ballrooms.
Managed and developed a team of up to 100 hourly associates, managers, and supervisors.
Managed daily banquet, catering, and concessions events ranging up to 10, 000 patrons.
Supervised operations of banquets and meeting rooms with one restaurant and two bars grossing over $6 million annually.
Increased revenue at the banquet department by 20% within 1 month by controlling labor.
Managed a staff of 75 in the banquet department.
Improved interdepartmental communications and employee morale.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Banquet Director Resume
Headline : Seeks to join a company that has an outstanding work ethic, great attitude, and to work with a team that is respectful and understands the consumer's wants and needs.
Skills : Sales And Catering.
Description :
Supervised Banquet Managers, Captains, servers, and bartenders consisting of over 80 people.
Hire additional on-call servers to rely less on temporary staffing agencies.
Actively managed bookings and execution of all functions.
Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling all staff.
Supervised 35 employees in the daily operations of the banquet facility.
Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Banquet Department functions, in accordance with Hotel standards.
Directed, implemented, and maintained a service and management philosophy that serves as a guide to respective staff to ensure 100% guest satisfaction.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS In Hospitality Administration
Banquet Director Resume
Objective : Banquet Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the events that take place in a banquet hall. This includes the intake, coordination of food and beverage service, preparation of food and beverage service, clean-up when necessary, and ultimately the presentation of food and beverages.
Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Banquet Department functions, in accordance with Hotel standards.
Directed, implemented, and maintained a service and management philosophy that serves as a guide to respective staff to ensure 100% guest satisfaction.
Inventory control, ordering, organization, handling, and training of all P/A equipment.
Employee training, hiring, and all documentation involved, set-up of catering events, and complete process of execution.
Directed five supervisors and 50-plus staff members in planning, coordinating, and supervision of all clubhouse activities.
Increased banquet sales by 41 percent.
Achieved record annual food and beverage sales in excess of 1.3 million dollars.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BA In Communications
Banquet Director Resume
Objective : A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant, hospitality, and food and beverage industry. Working with exclusive hotels, restaurants, country clubs, and conference centers in planning, marketing, cost analysis, budgeting, expense control, staffing, training, and quality management.
Skills : Organization, Inventory Management, Coordinating, Planning, Managing, Strong Leadership, Team Player.
Description :
Oversee the banquet department -staffing, setup, billing, and teardown of events, inventory, customer relations.
Collaborated with a banquet, culinary, sales, and event leaders, in the planning and execution of operational instructions.
Ability to drive sales by leading the banquet team in providing excellent customer service and exhibiting extensive menu knowledge resulting in.
Accountable for accurate banquet sales and cost reporting, maintaining proper inventory levels, and offering recommendations to upper management.
Streamlined event theme packages to efficiently support meeting planner requests.
Direct communication with all corporate meeting planners to organize events, conferences, and meetings - Production of menus for each meeting/event.
Set up and break down of events taking care of all guest's needs such as serving meals and cocktails.
Worked front desk where my duties included check-in/out of guests, reservations, and overseeing that all guests' needs were met.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS In Hotel And Food And Beverage Management
Banquet Director Resume
Objective : Looking to attain a position that will best utilize skills and previous experience. In addition, always looking for an opportunity for growth and new challenges.
Skills : Payroll, Inventory Control, MS Office.
Description :
Coordinated all Banquets Events.
Work all facets of this division to coordinate plan and execute all meetings and wedding social gatherings and 100%.
Sold and serviced over $1.5 million in banquet and meeting sales.
Handle all inquiries, tours, contracts, BEOs, meetings & event details, rentals, etc.
Responsible for all Banquet and Catering aspects of a 1,200 room Four Star, Four Diamond resort, Convention Hotel.
Coordinated with members, customers about banquets, wedding receptions, golf events, and other events giving them tours of the facility.
Regularly meeting with staff to review upcoming events and parties.
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