Banquet steward/stewardess vs catering coordinator

Differences between banquet steward/stewardess and catering coordinator duties and responsibilities

Banquet steward/stewardess example 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.
• Supervise kitchen employees to ensure the cleanliness of equipment and proper storing of equipment.
• Prepare liquor requisitions and distribution to bars maintaining inventory controls.
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Catering coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage the accuracy and the punctuality of deliveries.
• Manage proposals, conduct red team reviews, and write RFP technical responses.
• Manage RFP's; review contracts; and coordinate with select vendors from planning to implementation.
• Obtain new and manage existing customers by building a reputation of knowledge, punctuality, and accountability.
• Manage and prioritize restaurant reservations.
• Create detailed BEOs to include food, beverage, audio visual, special request, setup and billing details.
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