Catering Manager (View Boston)

Legends Global • Boston, MA

1d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us! VIEW BOSTON View Boston, which encompasses the top three floors of the Prudential Tower, will feature immersive experiential exhibits and a bistro on the 50th floor, an indoor/outdoor cocktail lounge with a 360-degree outdoor viewing deck on the 51st floor, and a double high (24-foot) indoor viewing space on the 52nd floor. The destination, designed with the adventurer in mind, was created to be an attraction that welcomes locals, and domestic and international visitors, being the ideal stop as they begin their Boston experience. Whether they are interested in discovering famed institutions and coveted hidden gems through immersive interactive experiences or meeting friends for a sunset cocktail - their unforgettable Bostonian experience starts here. www.viewboston.com THE ROLE The purpose of the Catering Manager is to oversee the day-to-day catering operations at View Boston. This highly motivated professional will managing the front of house and back of house catering operations for the event spaces within the venue and will report directly to the General Manager of the Restaurant.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in banquets hospitality management in a large volume event venue
• Skilled at fine dining service and full-service etiquette
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
• Must be able to work non-traditional shifts to include extended hours and flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, days, nights, and holidays.
• Current TABC and Food Handlers Certifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent customer service
• Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; create and build positive and productive relationships.
• Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly.
• Can manage people and resources to get projects completed; has a strong ability to multi-task and keep order.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work well in high pressure situations and remain flexible during last minute changes and revisions.
• Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute all View Boston events from load in, set up, execution, load out.
• Attend weekly BEO meetings and preconference meetings, proactively preparing for View Boston events two weeks out, ensuring all cross functional departments are aware and staffed appropriately for event attendees.
• Collaborate with venue technology team to ensure seamless AV for all event clients.
• Effectively communicate with catering partners, event sales managers, coordinators, staff and facilities team to deliver five-star service to all clients for events.
• Supervise catering partners, event coordinators, event staff and facilities team during all View Boston events.
• Direct back of house and front of house operations for all catered special events. Duties include executing staff assignments, creating service plans in conjunction with the culinary and catering partner departments.
• Monitor event equipment inventory reports submitted by Events team.
• Hire, train, and develop events team to include Event Bartenders, Servers, Barbacks, Bussers, & Runners.
• Provide on-going service training and coaching to ensure and maintain high levels of service.
• Conduct quarterly and annual special events service training.
• Train and identify key staff to serve as Event Captains.
• Monitor staff certification and create benchmarks for TABC and Food Safety training.
• Attend BEO meetings and preconference meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating labor tracking report.
• Conduct monthly safety review sessions with conversion and banquet event staff.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining event inventory as approved by Director of Marketing & Sales.
• Must be able to execute all special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $75,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED