Seasonal Catering Manager
About The Position
As the Catering Sales Manager, you will effectively coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events. Your responsibilities will include menu development, costing, and marketing functions related to the catering department. You will also implement labor cost control, food cost control, and manage the preparation, transportation, setup, operation, and clean-up of all events. Levy, the hiring company, is a recognized market leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment where learning and growth are encouraged, and employees can be their authentic selves.
Requirements
- A minimum of two years of experience in hospitality industry including one year experience in catering sales
- Supervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skills
- Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
- Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs
- The ability to supervise food preparation, service and clean-up is also essential
- Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
- Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Proactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business
- Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
- Exceptional client relations and customer service abilities
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience
- Proven track record for meeting sales goals
- Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service
- Knowledge of A/V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events
Responsibilities
- Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures
- Creates operating statements, reports, and operational budgets, and reviews of the collection of receivables
- Creates catering activities, books, plans & directed functions
- Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
- Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts
- Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationship with vendors
- Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off Plan
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
