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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Avesta/Catering, Senior Banquet Manager
Employee Classification: Senior Food Service Manager
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Student Affairs
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service
Department: UNT-Catering-163730
Job Location: Denton
Salary: salary commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
It’s About the Food!
Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube
As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services is setting the standard for campus dining. With five Dining Halls, more than 20 retail locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering, the department is led by a team of professionally trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining, known for its innovative, trendsetting approach and award-winning culinary talent.
UNT Dining Services is home to Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university dining hall certified Free From™ the Big 8 food allergens and gluten. In 2021, UNT introduced Eagle Landing, the university’s first standalone dining hall, inspired by urban food halls and featuring seven distinct restaurant concepts—all available for a single Meal Plan swipe.
Recognized for excellence, UNT was ranked No. 2 nationwide for best college food by Delish.com. The department is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and the Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT plays an active role in pioneering research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices, all while advancing the principles of healthy, sustainable menu.
Position Overview
The Senior Banquet Manager for the UNT Dining-Catering Department is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all banquet events on campus. This leadership position ensures that each event runs smoothly, meeting the highest standards of service, quality, and customer satisfaction. The Senior Banquet Manager will work closely with clients, event planners, culinary teams, and campus staff to organize and manage a wide variety of events.
Key responsibilities include managing a team of banquet staff, coordinating event logistics, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline requirements, and maintaining excellent communication with all customers, students, and staff. The Senior Banquet Manager will also be tasked with troubleshooting and resolving any operational issues that arise before, during, or after events. A focus on customer service excellence, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential for success in this role.
This position requires a high level of organizational skills, leadership experience, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Senior Banquet Manager will report to the Director of Campus Catering and will play a key role in maintaining the reputation and success of the catering department.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of experience in food service management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of dining, retail, and/or catering service operations.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics management knowledge and leadership skills related to business operations including planning, budgeting, organizing, controlling, and evaluating.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems, and make the necessary decisions on personnel, food preparation or food handling problems that may develop.
- Knowledge of cost and quality control techniques.
- Demonstrates good leadership skills and judgment.
- Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinates.
- Ability to develop and present formal and informal training and development programs.
- Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
- Superior attention to detail to ensure that high profile catering events or special events are executed to meet the departments high quality standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Must be Food Safe Certified or able to obtain certification within 6 months.
Job Duties
- Knowledge and understanding of executing Catering events to include deliveries, food and beverage breaks, seated plated events, receptions, galas and cookouts.
- Be able to read, understand, extract information and execute events as detailed in BEOs using all processes and systems in place. Set up sheet, roll call, POGs, assignment sheets, room diagrams, setup and service standards, staff presentation, demeanor and closing procedures. Ensuring all policies of time, attendance, uniform and meal policies are followed.
- Be able to execute multiple catering events in different locations simultaneously, following all processes and policies.
- Be able to drive golf carts, vans and light trucks to transport materials, supplies, equipment, food, beverages and staff to different locations as required for the events. Be able to lift and load supplies into those vehicles as needed, using correct loading techniques.
- Clear understanding of event management with emphasis on hospitality and customer service to meet and exceed guest satisfaction for each event.
- Proficient in software associated with event paperwork, employee management and office work associated with operations.
- Takes quick action to correct substandard conditions (poor merchandising, poor food preparation, poor sanitation, unsafe working conditions).
- Ability to work other dining services operations to include dining halls and retail outlets. Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and some holidays as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Hours Vary
Driving University Vehicle
Yes
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
Title: Avesta/Catering, Senior Banquet Manager
Employee Classification: Senior Food Service Manager
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Student Affairs
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Dining Service
Department: UNT-Catering-163730
Job Location: Denton
Salary: salary commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
It’s About the Food!
Why work for UNT Dining? Our employees explain. – YouTube
As the largest self-supported food service department in North Texas, UNT Dining Services is setting the standard for campus dining. With five Dining Halls, more than 20 retail locations, an upscale restaurant, a hydroponic garden, a central scratch bakery, and full-service catering, the department is led by a team of professionally trained chefs and hospitality experts. UNT is recognized as a national leader in university dining, known for its innovative, trendsetting approach and award-winning culinary talent.
UNT Dining Services is home to Mean Greens Café, the nation’s first 100% vegan collegiate dining hall, and Kitchen West, Texas’ first and only university dining hall certified Free From™ the Big 8 food allergens and gluten. In 2021, UNT introduced Eagle Landing, the university’s first standalone dining hall, inspired by urban food halls and featuring seven distinct restaurant concepts—all available for a single Meal Plan swipe.
Recognized for excellence, UNT was ranked No. 2 nationwide for best college food by Delish.com. The department is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Award and the Vegan Recipe Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services. As a founding member of the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative, UNT plays an active role in pioneering research on plant-forward diets, food waste reduction, and consumer food choices, all while advancing the principles of healthy, sustainable menu.
Position Overview
The Senior Banquet Manager for the UNT Dining-Catering Department is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all banquet events on campus. This leadership position ensures that each event runs smoothly, meeting the highest standards of service, quality, and customer satisfaction. The Senior Banquet Manager will work closely with clients, event planners, culinary teams, and campus staff to organize and manage a wide variety of events.
Key responsibilities include managing a team of banquet staff, coordinating event logistics, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline requirements, and maintaining excellent communication with all customers, students, and staff. The Senior Banquet Manager will also be tasked with troubleshooting and resolving any operational issues that arise before, during, or after events. A focus on customer service excellence, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential for success in this role.
This position requires a high level of organizational skills, leadership experience, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Senior Banquet Manager will report to the Director of Campus Catering and will play a key role in maintaining the reputation and success of the catering department.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of experience in food service management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of dining, retail, and/or catering service operations.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics management knowledge and leadership skills related to business operations including planning, budgeting, organizing, controlling, and evaluating.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems, and make the necessary decisions on personnel, food preparation or food handling problems that may develop.
- Knowledge of cost and quality control techniques.
- Demonstrates good leadership skills and judgment.
- Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating the work of subordinates.
- Ability to develop and present formal and informal training and development programs.
- Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
- Superior attention to detail to ensure that high profile catering events or special events are executed to meet the departments high quality standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Must be Food Safe Certified or able to obtain certification within 6 months.
Job Duties
- Knowledge and understanding of executing Catering events to include deliveries, food and beverage breaks, seated plated events, receptions, galas and cookouts.
- Be able to read, understand, extract information and execute events as detailed in BEOs using all processes and systems in place. Set up sheet, roll call, POGs, assignment sheets, room diagrams, setup and service standards, staff presentation, demeanor and closing procedures. Ensuring all policies of time, attendance, uniform and meal policies are followed.
- Be able to execute multiple catering events in different locations simultaneously, following all processes and policies.
- Be able to drive golf carts, vans and light trucks to transport materials, supplies, equipment, food, beverages and staff to different locations as required for the events. Be able to lift and load supplies into those vehicles as needed, using correct loading techniques.
- Clear understanding of event management with emphasis on hospitality and customer service to meet and exceed guest satisfaction for each event.
- Proficient in software associated with event paperwork, employee management and office work associated with operations.
- Takes quick action to correct substandard conditions (poor merchandising, poor food preparation, poor sanitation, unsafe working conditions).
- Ability to work other dining services operations to include dining halls and retail outlets. Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and some holidays as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Hours Vary
Driving University Vehicle
Yes
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Banquet Manager
Emphasize strategic planning responsibilities
Highlight menu planning, vendor negotiations, budget forecasting, and revenue optimization. These analytical functions distinguish management roles from supervisory positions, strengthening H-1B specialty occupation requirements for USCIS review.
Target hotels with corporate event divisions
Major hotel chains and conference centers handle complex corporate events requiring specialized coordination skills. These employers better understand visa sponsorship processes and have established relationships with immigration attorneys.
Document your hospitality management education
Bachelor's degrees in hospitality management, business administration, or event management directly support H-1B petitions. Include coursework in operations management, marketing, and financial planning to demonstrate specialty occupation alignment.
Showcase technology and systems experience
Experience with event management software, POS systems, and booking platforms adds technical complexity to the role. Include specific software names and how you used them for operational efficiency.
Apply to positions requiring 3+ years experience
Senior banquet manager roles with experience requirements typically involve more strategic responsibilities and higher-level decision making, making the H-1B specialty occupation argument stronger for both employer and USCIS.
Consider casino and resort venues
Gaming properties and luxury resorts handle high-value events requiring sophisticated planning and coordination. These venues often sponsor visas and value international hospitality experience from candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do banquet managers qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, when the position requires strategic planning, budget management, and vendor coordination beyond basic supervision. Roles involving revenue optimization, complex event logistics, and staff management typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring bachelor's-level hospitality or business education.
What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a banquet manager?
A bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, event management, or related field. Some employers accept marketing or communications degrees if combined with relevant hospitality experience. The degree must relate to the management and analytical aspects of the role.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor banquet managers?
Major hotel chains, conference centers, luxury resorts, and casino properties with dedicated event divisions. Corporate venues handling large-scale business events and wedding venues with substantial operations are also good targets, as they understand the value of experienced international talent.
How strong is the H-1B case for banquet manager positions?
Moderate to strong when properly positioned. The role must emphasize strategic planning, financial management, and complex coordination rather than just event supervision. Including specialized software skills, vendor management, and revenue optimization responsibilities strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly.
How to find Banquet Manager jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Banquet Manager jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international candidates with sponsoring employers. Focus your search on luxury hotels, resort chains, convention centers, and event venues that frequently hire international hospitality professionals. These employers often provide H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or other work visas for experienced banquet management professionals with strong event coordination and team leadership skills.
Can banquet managers get green cards through employment?
Yes, typically through EB-3 professional category or EB-2 if you have advanced degrees or exceptional ability. Management experience in hospitality, demonstrated leadership skills, and specialized knowledge of event operations can support permanent residency applications through employer sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Banquet Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.