Food & Beverage General Manager - Zoo Atlanta Special Events

PROOF OF THE PUDDING • Atlanta, GA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding is the proud and exclusive partner of Zoo Atlanta’s Special Events. From hosting grand events in the 25,000 sq. ft. Savanna Hall to boutique events in the Savanna Vista, the Proof Team at Zoo Atlanta have explored every inch of the Zoo with other event opportunities! Proof of the Pudding hosts events ranging in size and style. Zoo Atlanta is home to two catering kitchens; one top of the line professional kitchen, and one brand new Kosher Kitchen. POP Kosher is a brand of Proof of the Pudding committed to providing excellent and precise Kosher events. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Zoo Special Events Food & Beverage team. They will work closely with Culinary, Operations, and Sales to ensure all events are coordinated efficiently and effectively. This position will also work closely with the Client of Zoo Atlanta. The ideal candidate is professional in demeanor, seasoned in catering/premium logistics, and a leader in the F&B industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Management, or related field and/or 5+ years of experience in Hospitality Operations, Food & Beverage/Banquets, Event Coordination, Operations Management, or equivalent
• Must have a history of maintaining professional relationships and the ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Must have a proven track record in quality management of employees and upscale events
• Must live near or be willing to relocate to Atlanta, GA

Nice To Haves

• Budgeting and/or financial focused mindset
• Proven history with positive client relations

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and effectively managing all day-to-day duties to ensure that each event is executed flawlessly from start to finish.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; and maintaining security systems.
• Managing and working very closely with account executive(s) or sales team to fully understand event details including custom menus, event set up, décor needs and event timeline.
• Responsible for maintenance and ordering of all décor, supplies, and equipment.
• Organizing frequent meetings and open lines of communication with sales, operations, and culinary team in preparation for each event.
• Meeting clients and doing property visits to ensure all their requests are understood and met.
• Solely responsible for scheduling to the needs of the business several months in advance and also for last minute “pop-up” events.
• Additionally, building relationships with staffing agencies and taking the lead on all hiring and recruiting efforts.
• Responsible for managing all staff including but not limited to: banquet servers, bartenders, stewards, captains, event coordinators, assistant operations manager, and sales account executive. This will include coaching, counseling and communication.
• Meets venue financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Responsible for all communication between Proof of the Pudding and the client.
• Serves as the first point of contact for all inquiries from the center. Responsible for nurturing this relationship.
• Creating, editing and updating pack lists and BEOs in preparation for the event.
• Responsible for all ordering and logistics.
• Managing the team that is scheduled to run each event.
• Leading the captains of each event and teaching them to also lead their staff.
• Attending and executing each event to ensure that it runs smoothly from the set-up to the break-down.
• Responsible for all post-event tasks including, inputting payroll and inventory.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Responsibilities are not limited to this list

Benefits

• This is considered a full-time salary position with an opportunity for yearly bonus
• Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long term disability at no cost to employees
• Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity
• Additional benefits include car allowances and cell phone stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager