Position Title: Event Sales ManagerSalary: $80,000 - $85,000Other Forms of Compensation: Commission Plan
Job SummaryWorking as theEvent Sales Manager you will effectively coordinate and oversee internal and external events. You will be responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the events department. You will implement labor cost control, foods cost control, preparation, transportation, setup, operation and clean-up of all events.
Key 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
Preferred Qualifications: - 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
- 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
- Knowledge of A/V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events.
- 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
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1555590
Restaurant Associates
Michael Abbey
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