Banquet coordinator vs kitchen supervisor

The differences between banquet coordinators and kitchen supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a kitchen supervisor has an average salary of $40,520, which is higher than the $35,294 average annual salary of a banquet coordinator.

The top three skills for a banquet coordinator include customer service, food service and wedding receptions. The most important skills for a kitchen supervisor are culinary, cleanliness, and food service.

Banquet coordinator vs kitchen supervisor overview

	Banquet Coordinator	Kitchen Supervisor
Yearly salary	$35,294	$40,520
Hourly rate	$16.97	$19.48
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	21,856	66,303
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Associate Degree, 34%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	-	-

Banquet coordinator vs kitchen supervisor salary

Banquet coordinators and kitchen supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Banquet Coordinator	Kitchen Supervisor
Average salary	$35,294	$40,520
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $44,000	Between $28,000 And $58,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	GoodCents
Best paying industry	-	Start-up

Differences between banquet coordinator and kitchen supervisor education

There are a few differences between a banquet coordinator and a kitchen supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Banquet Coordinator	Kitchen Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Associate Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Culinary Arts
Most common college	-	-

Banquet coordinator vs kitchen supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between banquet coordinators' and kitchen supervisors' demographics:

	Banquet Coordinator	Kitchen Supervisor
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 31.8% Female, 68.2%	Male, 65.0% Female, 35.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 6.7% White, 56.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 6.8% White, 60.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between banquet coordinator and kitchen supervisor duties and responsibilities

Banquet coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage and prioritize restaurant reservations.
Review daily reservations to ensure the revenue are accurately designate to the appropriate marketing source.
Observe workers engage in preparing, portioning and garnishing foods to ensure that standards are met.
Keep beer taps up to date and inspection.
Develop popular daily specials with personally source ingredients for broiler and saute stations.

Kitchen supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage grill area and demonstrate leadership.
Manage people and oversee production of high-volume establishment for this upscale restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine.
Train and supervise all culinary employees including community service volunteers in kitchen operations and delegate daily work assignments.
Maintain kitchen and dining area under Servsafe guidelines.
Used a POS system and show advanced money management skills.
Exercise leadership skills by coordinating kitchen staff during busy times.

Banquet coordinator vs kitchen supervisor skills

Common banquet coordinator skills

Customer Service, 16%
Food Service, 6%
Wedding Receptions, 6%
Delphi, 4%
Guest Satisfaction, 4%
Customer Satisfaction, 4%

Common kitchen supervisor skills

Culinary, 16%
Cleanliness, 11%
Food Service, 10%
Food Handling, 8%
Kitchen Equipment, 7%
Customer Service, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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