Catering / Events Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: CATERING AND EVENTS MANAGER
SUBORDINATES:

REPORTS TO: OWNER

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages all operating aspects of the existing and new off site catering and in-house catering plus onsite events.

• Provide monthly forecast and annual budget
• Evaluate every catering business and event opportunity to maximize revenue and profitability while achieving customer expectations.
• Maintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all catering areas including events.
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective marketing plans for generating catering and event revenues.
• Participate in the research the competition's products, services and pricing and use it to develop strategic business plans.
• Conduct sales to a variety of market segments.
• Consistently book repeat business by having a track record of long-term client relationships.
• Actively participate in industry related organizations
• Provide restaurant site inspections and client presentations.
• Participate in trade shows and sales blitzes.
• Actively participate in community/civic activities to maintain awareness within community and to create booking opportunities.
• Assist in providing innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups. Generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus.
• Execute all catering event orders and be present during events.
• Excellent knowledge of software and catering apps, specifically Gather, Word and Excel.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.