What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Operations Manager position at Lessing's Inc?
Come join us at one of our premier catering venues as a Catering Operations!
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Position: Catering Operations
Qualifications:
-Required to have at least two (2) years experience in a banquet management environment as a MAITRE D'
-Strong F&B background
-Assertive and driven to ensure all tasks are completed
-Proven track record for supervising a team
-Proven performance for achieving excellent customer service
-Ability to oversee hiring, training, scheduling, employee issues, and terminations
-Good communicator, well organized, and detail oriented.
-Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays; able to work on an event-driven schedule
-Basic computer skills
-Must be able to work independently as well as follow given instructions
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Supervise the daily operation of the banquet area (order and maintain supplies, review set-up, and food and beverage preparation and service) to ensure compliance with Company procedures, banquet event orders, and safety regulations.
-Ensure optimal levels of service, quality, and hospitality.
-Meet with customers to review and address changes, issues and/or problems to ensure delivery of a quality product; prepare necessary files and worksheets for event.
-Monitor and control the maintenance of the banquet areas and equipment to protect the assets and ensure quality service.
-Supervise and direct the banquet associates including captains, servers, wait staff, etc.
-Interview, hiring, schedule, train, develop, empower, and coach banquet staff.
-Assist in the book and paperwork preparation of parties (meet…book…contract).
-Assist in banquet sales.
-Position breakdown: 75% Operation responsibilities/25% Administrative.
Pay & Perks:
-Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees
-401K for Full Time Employees
-Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time Employees
The Company:
Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Shift:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Catering Operations: 3 years (Preferred)
- Events management: 2 years (Preferred)
- Catering: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Suffolk County, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
