Position Title: Sr. Catering Manager

Salary: $85000 - $95000/ Yr.

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits

Job Summary:

The Sr. Catering Manager is responsible for the successful execution of all catering events for a premier client account in NYC. This position supervises the sales and event order communications, scheduling and training of service staff, planning, delivery, setup, cleanup, and proper invoicing for all daily events.

The successful candidate will effectively plan trainings & meetings from start to finish while keeping the customers and operation in mind by maximizing space and generating monthly metrics. Confer with customers and team members in all phases of their meeting/conference to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Maintain excellent relationships with the client and their guests, as well as other departments within the operations.

Responsibilities:
• Work directly with the Food Service Director and Executive Chef to ensure all catering menu proposals are presented to the client accurately & effectively
• Ensure that all appropriate communication for upcoming business is complete and distributed in a timely manner to the management team
• Work with the service staff to see that message handling with administrative support is efficiently handled and placed in the computer-based system immediately
• Work closely with the conference services to ensure room set-ups and special requests
• Hires, trains, and schedules catering associates and is actively involved in the development of existing associates in service techniques, menu presentation, policies, and procedures
• Menu development and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

What We're Looking For:
• Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Strong knowledge of current food industry trends and fine dining points of service
• A minimum of 4 -6 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 2 years of management experience
• Supervisory, scheduling, training, and coaching skills
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
• Prepare and monitor budgets; financial targets and forecasts
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs
• Maintain local clients database and build and maintain relationship with vendors
• 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
• Ensure all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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Associates 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

Req ID: 1574030

Restaurant Associates

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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