The Banquet Department Hotel Food & Beverage The Banquet Department

Key Terms Banquet Convention Clients Banquet Event Order Banquet Manager Banquet Servers Banquet Setup Staff

Banquet Department The banquet department handles all special food events at a hotel. A banquet is food served in honor of a special occasion. There are two types of banquets: Business Banquet Social Banquet

Banquet Department The term banquet includes receptions. Business banquets are often planned during conventions and business meetings. A convention is a large meeting, usually sponsored by a group for its members. In addition, career and technical student organizations hold conventions.

Banquet Department During a convention, banquets are held for business meeting, awards ceremonies, receptions, networking, and socializing. Banquet occasions include: Awards Ceremonies Weddings Bar Mitzvahs Graduations Birthdays Proms Anniversary

Booking The Banquet A banquet is booked through the sales department. The sales department separates banquets into two categories: Single Event Banquet Meeting Banquet

Booking The Banquet In a single event banquet, the purpose is the banquet. Single events can be Business Social Banquet customers are often called clients. In a meeting banquet, the banquet is a part of a larger event Meeting banquets are usually part of a business convention.

Booking The Banquet The banquet event order is a written record of all the decisions that have been made about what the client wants during the banquet. The event order can include: The number of people Time of banquet Type of service Choice of foods Timing of courses Room setup Décor Audiovisual needs

Banquet Department Staff The banquet manager is responsible for making sure that all aspects of each banquet run smoothly They are also responsible for making sure that the instructions from the sales department and clients are carried out. The banquet chef is responsible for feeding all large groups in the hotel. They are also responsible for any buffet and showpieces such as ice sculptures.

Banquet Department Staff The banquet servers are responsible for serving food and beverage during the banquet The banquet setup staff is responsible for moving and arranging the room dividers, tables, and chairs

Banquet Department Staff The audiovisual staff may be in house or from an outside company. They are responsible for: Projection screens Overhead Data projections Microphones Public address system Music equipment

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