Director of Sales & Events

Fine dining restaurant and boutique hotel is seeking an experienced and team-oriented candidate for the Director of Sales and Events position. This is a full time and permanent position. Candidate must be willing to work weekdays/nights, weekends and/or holidays. Essential Functions: Supervise and direct the Event associates including servers, lead housemen, and housemen. Interview, recommend hiring, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend, and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate. Supervise the daily operations of the Event area (order and maintain supplies, review set-up and food and beverage preparation and service) to ensure compliance with SOPs, Event Orders, safety regulations and procedures and to ensure an optimal level of service, quality, and hospitality. Meet with the customers to review the Event Order and to review any changes, issues and/or problems to ensure delivery of a quality product. Calculate and review the Event checks ensuring accuracy and present the check to the customer for signature to ensure payment. Calculate and prepare the daily service charges and payroll ensuring accurate, prompt reporting to the Accounting Department. Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the Event areas and equipment to protect the assets and ensure quality service. Responsible for achieving annual sales and profit objectives Obtain new business and exceed sales budget each year Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Assist the General Manager with office duties Assist with processing payroll and approving timesheets Assist with processing tips and closing out till at the end of the night Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by manager.   Requirements: 5 years sales experience, preferred hospitality but not required  BA/BS or equivalent experience preferred but not required Requires a working knowledge of banquet/catering food and beverage services, policies or operations. Computer proficiency in MS Office, Excel, e-mail and internet functions. Knowledge of restaurant operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.   Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions   The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear The employee is frequently required to stand and walk Requires moderate physical efforts: standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus   Working Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions The noise level in this workplace is usually mild to moderate Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.   We Offer: Competitive Salary Medical Insurance 401(k) Plan Flexible schedule Comprehensive training Paid Sick and Vacation time Great Discount Program And more!!!   Visit us at https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/Genesis Hospitality is part of Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.