How To Become An Assistant Banquet Manager: What It Is and Career Path

What is an assistant banquet manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

4 min read

Assistant banquet managers are responsible for helping banquet managers run facilities for food service. They mostly work in restaurants, country clubs, conventions, and catering companies. Depending on the needs or type of event that occurs, the duties of the assistant banquet managers can vary.

Some duties for an assistant banquet manager include supervising staff, assigning tasks to kitchen or service employees, and maintaining clean and properly furnished kitchens and dining facilities. Assistant banquet managers may also be responsible for administrative work and the planning of work schedules for employees in recruiting and training. Staff in these supervisory roles need to be familiar with food preparation, customer care, and workers and servers management.

While it is becoming typical for employers to prefer assistant banquet managers to have degrees, many of these supervisors have reached the position based on skills and previous background in the foodservice industry. Competencies such as problem-solving, attention to detail, and critical thinking are key features for assistant banquet managers. Many universities have management programs that improve managerial skills.

ScoreAssistant Banquet ManagerUS Average

Salary

4.2

Avg. Salary $53,711

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level

9.1

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity

7.4

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.60%

Asian 9.48%

Black or African American 10.30%

Hispanic or Latino 18.58%

Unknown 5.78%

White 55.27%

Gender

female 43.89%

male 56.11%

Age - 38

Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 38

Stress level

9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level

5.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance

5.0

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an assistant banquet manager

Explore assistant banquet manager education requirements

Most common assistant banquet manager degrees

Bachelor's

61.7 %

Associate

21.5 %

High School Diploma

8.3 %

Start to develop specific assistant banquet manager skills

Skills	Percentages
Wine	11.78%
Customer Service	11.06%
Guest Satisfaction	8.13%
Customer Satisfaction	5.06%
Guest Service	5.06%

Complete relevant assistant banquet manager training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant banquet managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant banquet manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant banquet manager resumes.

Research assistant banquet manager duties and responsibilities

Manage daily FOH staff line-up, covering necessary instruction and education concerning fine-dining service and beverage, menu and company knowledge.
Maintain the cleanliness of all dining rooms, break rooms, store rooms, and equipment maintenance.
Charge with sales and planning for all events, including weddings, wine dinners, banquets, and private parties.
Develop and facilitate training for banquet and culinary staff.

Apply for assistant banquet manager jobs

Now it's time to start searching for an assistant banquet manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

Browse job boards for relevant postings
Consult your professional network
Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
Watch out for job scams

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Assistant banquet manager reviews

A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019

Pros

The guest and the employees, being able to interact with Customers

Cons

some long hours, also working mostly Holidays