A Banquet Manager is a professional who is responsible for supervising and hosting hotel events, weddings, galas or other events in order to provide the best as well as unforgettable customer experience.

A banquet manager works and discusses with the banquet sales director and head chef to make certain that all requirements of customers’ needs are accomplished, number of staff, number of guests, decorum of the banquet hall or event in another venue. However, in this field, proper management and communication are the key skills of success. Higher knowledge and expertise are required to become a successful banquet manager.

For Bachelor’s

• Aspirants need to pass 10+2 with at least 50% marks from any recognised board. 
• Students can pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or other related fields.
• Scholars can also opt for diploma courses in Culinary Arts, Catering or Hospitality. 

For Work Experience

• 2-3 years of experience as a banquet manager is required.
• Experience in Catering Management Software like Better Cater or Caterease are also eligible for Banquet Manager.

The field of banquet management aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, the banquet management field presents innumerable job profiles:  

• Operations Manager
• Hotel Manager
• Catering Manager

Employment Sector

• Hotels
• Resorts
• Banquet
• Guest Houses
• Destination Lodge

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the banquet management field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India:

• Golden Tulip
• Lalitha Mahal Palace
• The Ritz by FNP Gardens
• Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
• Taj Hari Mahal Palace
• Neemrana Fort
• ITC Welcome
• Oberoi Udaivilas
• Neemrana Fort
• Umaid Bhawan Palace

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a banquet manager is very impressive in India.

• Good Communication skills
• Leadership
• Presentation skills
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Cooperation skills

The career of a banquet manager is very prestigious. If you have interest in the field of  hotel management then it is highly recommended to go for banquet management. Furthermore, at the most esteemed hotels and resorts in India, you can get this role, but for that you need (3Es) education, expertise and experience. 

The career is not only demanding in India, but in foreign countries as well, especially European countries. As these countries have a high ranking of tourists apart from India. 

• Exciting Career
• Creativity in Job
• Opportunity to Travel
• Meeting New People
• Making other people happy

• Huge Responsibility
• Need to be Careful
• This career needs great physical & mental stamina