Banquet / Catering Manager

Job Overview
The Catering Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing all catering operations, ensuring exceptional service and high-quality food offerings for events. This position requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for the food industry. The Catering Manager will coordinate with clients to understand their needs, manage staff, and ensure that every event runs smoothly from start to finish.

Duties

• Develop and enhance existing private event from 30 to 300 guest and catering business while soliciting new business through lead generation and various traditional and non-traditional sales techniques.
• Develop and champion quarterly marketing plans and initiatives.
• Partner with the Marketing Department to enhance catering menus based on the wants and needs of our guest.
• Create and prepare all event and catering proposals for the guest ensuring all costs related to the event have been assessed accurately and communicated fully.
• Work closely and effectively with General Managers, Executive Kitchen Managers, & hourly employees to ensure all proposals are carried out timely and accurately.
• This includes being present at an event to greet the guest and check in on their experience or play a role in the delivery of an off-site order.
• Maintain an organized and accurate database of records of all generated contacti information and copies of finalized contracts and proposals.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in a hospitality industry sales role.
• Outside Sales Experience.
• Ability to work with General Managers on action plans to improve sales initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Must be flexible in work schedule and hours.
• Must be a self-starter, outgoing, and be able to attain financial results with minimum supervision.
• Experience is setting up and running events is recommended.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,642.00 - $56,545.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houma, LA 70360 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houma, LA 70360: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houma, LA 70360

Salary : $53,642 - $56,545