Banquet supervisor vs kitchen supervisor

The differences between banquet supervisors and kitchen supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a banquet supervisor has an average salary of $41,608, which is higher than the $40,520 average annual salary of a kitchen supervisor.

The top three skills for a banquet supervisor include cleanliness, meeting rooms and banquet functions. The most important skills for a kitchen supervisor are culinary, cleanliness, and food service.

Banquet supervisor vs kitchen supervisor overview

	Banquet Supervisor	Kitchen Supervisor
Yearly salary	$41,608	$40,520
Hourly rate	$20.00	$19.48
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	11,122	66,303
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Associate Degree, 34%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	-	-

Banquet supervisor vs kitchen supervisor salary

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

	Banquet Supervisor	Kitchen Supervisor
Average salary	$41,608	$40,520
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $57,000	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 supervisor and kitchen supervisor education

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

	Banquet Supervisor	Kitchen Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Associate Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Culinary Arts
Most common college	-	-

Banquet supervisor vs kitchen supervisor demographics

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

	Banquet Supervisor	Kitchen Supervisor
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 58.3% Female, 41.7%	Male, 65.0% Female, 35.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.0% Asian, 6.1% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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 supervisor and kitchen supervisor duties and responsibilities

Banquet supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of account (solicit, booking, detail- BEO's and coordinate).
Perform order submission by the POS system.
Enter billing information into POS system in order to generate a final guest check.
Communicate with catering, culinary, front office, and guest services daily to ensure a seamless experience for guests.
Set up banquet area/room, ensuring cleanliness and proper set-up of furniture/equipment.
Enhance the professional development of newly hire bartenders and wait staff and addressed any discrepancies between expect performance and actual performance.

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 supervisor vs kitchen supervisor skills

Common banquet supervisor skills

Cleanliness, 13%
Meeting Rooms, 7%
Banquet Functions, 6%
Culinary, 6%
Exceptional Guest, 6%
Banquet Set-Up, 5%

Common kitchen supervisor skills

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

Banquet Supervisor vs. similar jobs

Banquet Supervisor related careers

Banquet Supervisor related jobs

What similar roles do

Zippia Careers
Food Preparation and Restaurant Industry
Banquet Supervisor
Banquet Supervisor vs Kitchen Supervisor

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse food preparation and restaurant jobs