BANQUET MANAGER

Banquet Manager assist

in hiring, training and
directing the banquet
staff in servicing all the
activities in order to
ensure a successful
function and repeat
business.
 Duties & Responsibilities
The
 banquet manager is in
charge of running the
show; his or her skills at
coordination directly affect
the success (or failure) of
the banquet. Menu
development, room set-up,
staff training and
collaboration, and food
service are just a few
activities a banquet
manager must manage on a
daily basis.
 Menu
As a banquet
manager, you
develop a menu
that fits the guests'
needs and
expectations. 
 Set-Up

Banquets can be
extremely elaborate
and even involve a
theme.  You must have
the skills to conceive
an idea and set up
whatever props or
layout the guests need
to fulfill the theme. 
Staff Training

Employee training is an
important job of the
manager. As employees
are hired they must be
oriented not only in
food service but also
customer and guest
relations.
Guest Relations

Perhaps the most

important duty you will
have as a banquet
manager is providing
impecable customer
service. You must
anticipate the wants and
needs of all attendees
of the banquet.
Banquet managers need the following characteristics:

good communication, supervisory and

problem solving skills
excellent organizational skills
the ability to pay close attention to details
the ability to work alone or as part of a team
the ability to remain calm while working in
close quarters with others during busy
periods
flexibility and creativity.
They should enjoy:

co- ordinating information and the

activities of others
setting work schedules, monitoring staff
and controlling inventory
negotiating arrangements with suppliers
and clients.
Educational Requirements
There are no standard minimum education
requirements for banquet managers but
related education is becoming increasingly
important. Most employers require banquet
managers to have food and beverage
service training, food safety training and
experience in dining room management.
Food allergy training and computer skills
are definite assets.
 Salary
Banquet managers may receive gratuities
in addition to a base salary.
According to the 2009 Salary Survey, of
Imperial palace banquet manager earned
from php350 to php500 an hour. The
average wage was php400 an hour.