The Banqueting Manager coordinates and manages the catering service for events, receptions, buffets, parties and more; designs the arrangements taking care of the scenic aspect, deals with procurement, contracting and selling the services the company is able to offer.
The Banqueting Manager must demonstrate a keen sense of aesthetics, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, diplomacy, organization and creativity in order to achieve and concretize client expectations. He or she is also responsible for setting the budget, managing clients and service staff, choosing the most suitable location for the event, and overall organization in every detail.
To be eligible for the Banqueting Manager Specialization Course, you must have a High School Diploma and experience in the field.
English language proficiency is considered a prerequisite.
50 ore minimo di studio autonomo in autoapprendimento per il materiale didattico fornito e per le dispense fornite durante le lezioni, inclusa la possibilità di rivedere le lezioni registrate su piattaforma e le eventuali esercitazioni previste
PROPEDEUTICS:
Study on specific texts and industry content on e-learning platform ; Online course aimed at issuing certificate on occupational safety;
CLASSROOM PHASE: 16 hours online + 16 in-person
PROJECT WORK.
PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION: Resume development and dissemination in the region of residence or preference
Preliminary stage:
● Defining a budget: budgeting and drafting
● Legal and bureaucratic aspects: Permits and authorizations, contracts and agreements, music permits, security, contingencies and reserve plans
● Customer satisfaction, stakeholders and target audience
● Location Research
● Service logistics, kitchen and waste management
● The banqueting menu
Aesthetics of the event:
● Moodboard, colors and objects
● Redesigning spaces: tables and layouts.
● Mise en place
● Reception etiquette
● Hierarchy of guests
Seminars
● Floral arrangements and decorations
● Food & Drink design
● Focus sulla filiera agroalimentare e selezione delle materie prime
● Sostenibilità ambientale e food cost responsabile
● I principali trend agroalimentari
The banqueting manager finds employment in hotels, resorts, catering and banqueting companies, consulting and start-up companies, wedding and event planning agencies.
Certificate Safety Training for Workers in Low Risk Activities or HACCP Certificate
Private Certificate of Course Attendance
Certificate of Project Work
Il nostro Istituto mette a disposizione strumenti, canali e un network professionale:
Italian Food Academy gestisce attivamente l’incontro tra domanda e offerta di lavoro offrendo agli allievi un servizio personalizzato di job placement fin dall’inizio del percorso formativo. Incrociando le attitudini degli studenti con i requisiti richiesti dalle aziende, l’accademia agevola l’inserimento nel mercato professionale attraverso una strategia mirata. Questa comprende una preselezione iniziale, la rielaborazione del CV (anche in formato video), la promozione del profilo dell’allievo presso le attività del settore, il monitoraggio costante delle posizioni aperte e l’organizzazione di colloqui conoscitivi finalizzati all’assunzione.
9 Novembre - 07 Dicembre 2026 (lezioni on-line)
25 e 26 Gennaio 2027 (Milano)
The training of excellence of students and the creation of educational paths in line with the demands of the labor market are our goals, our vocation. Our teachers are chefs of recognized professionalism with extensive teaching experience, who have the skills and passion necessary to effectively train tomorrow's protagonists of Italian and international cuisine. Contact us at our toll-free number, or email us to find out more about the institute or for proposals for collaborations, partnerships and sponsorships.
Excellence is now more affordable
Thanks to the Chef Bonus you can get a credit of up to 6,000 euros for expenses incurred in 2021 and 2022 for your professional training.
Starting February 27, 2023, it will be possible to apply to the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy for the Chef Bonus.
WHAT IS IT?
Bonus Chef 2023 consists of a 40% tax credit (up to a maximum of 6,000 euros) recognized on expenses related to the restaurant industry for individuals engaged in the activity of professional chef at hotels and restaurants.
TO GET THE BONUS:
- you must have incurred, between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022, one or more of the expenses deemed eligible for the benefit
- one must be a resident or established of the state territory;
- Applicants must be in the full enjoyment of civil rights.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES:
- Purchase of durable capital goods (high energy class machinery for food storage, processing, processing and cooking, professional tools and equipment for catering)
- Participation in professional development courses.
HOW THE 2023 CHEF BONUS WORKS
The 40% credit can be used for offsetting by F24, which must be submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. The credit is exempt from IRPEF and IRAP.
It is also possible to assign the credit with the transfer of the facility to other parties, including credit institutions and other financial intermediaries.