What is a banquet steward/stewardess and how to become one

Key steps to become a banquet steward/stewardess

1. Explore banquet steward/stewardess education requirements

   Most common banquet steward/stewardess degrees

   High School Diploma

   52.6 %

   Associate

   21.1 %

   Bachelor's

   13.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific banquet steward/stewardess skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Cleanliness	38.56%
   Silverware	19.54%
   Kitchen Equipment	13.44%
   Culinary	13.22%
   Dishwashers	2.96%

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3. Complete relevant banquet steward/stewardess training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New banquet steward/stewardesses 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 a banquet steward/stewardess based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real banquet steward/stewardess resumes.

4. Research banquet steward/stewardess duties and responsibilities

   • Manage department service standards, POS system, schedules and labor / beverage costs.
   • Wash dishes, glasses, flatware, cooking tools, equipment, counters and tables.
   • Assist the culinary staff with prep work.
   • Assist other areas within the hotel such as, purchasing, and culinary.

5. Prepare your banquet steward/stewardess resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your banquet steward/stewardess resume.

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6. Apply for banquet steward/stewardess jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a banquet steward/stewardess job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

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