Job description

This position is for an individual who is really great at being really awesome. The Catering Manager will get to lead a team responsible for planning and coordinating catering events, meeting with clients to deliver menus, and handling administrative tasks such as creating quotes, billing and recording expenses. Working in a casual environment with a collaborative team is the norm in this position, so the ideal candidate will be comfortable in this type of environment, with a "can do" attitude and at least 2 years catering experience.

Responsibilities:

• Plan the menu and ensure it meets customer needs.
• Determine what food, utensils, and equipment is needed and order accordingly.
• Inspect food safety procedures and ensure they are followed by staff.
• Communicate with customers about menu items and quality of service.
• Interact with vendors about menu pricing and delivery schedule.
• Coordinate with the restaurant management to determine staffing needs.
• Meet with staff to discuss staffing needs.
• Work with the chef to design menus.
• Experience in a hotel, banquet events or a related field
• Hotel Catering Sales Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Computer Skills Required Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Micros experience Opera, InnFusion is preferred
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

*Assist Director of Sales with booking & servicing accounts

* Scheduling banquet staff for events

* Able to work banquet events

* Help setting up and clean up banquet rooms

*Assist with contracts, proposals, memos and general correspondence for sales/catering staff.
*Answer phone for Sales/Catering Department

*Assist with processing all RFP’s, BEO'S (banquet event orders) as directed by DOS

*Obtain initial inquiry information from prospective customer calls for follow up by the DOS,

*Assist with handling customer walk ins, site tours – quoting and closing business as approved by DOS or GM.

*Serves as the hotel coordinator, checking function room setups prior to a groups arrival to ensure all is in order.

*Assist and coordinate all banquet set ups and serving

*Assist with property website and social media sites

*Assist with other departments as needed

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule:

• Must be able to work flexible schedule hours based on Meeting and Banquet events. Must be available to work week days and weekends

• Houston, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Education:

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Coffee shop
• Fine dining restaurant
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77070: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Hotel Carting Sales: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: One location

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