Assistant Catering Manager (Finance)
We are actively seeking an addition to our Catering Team! If you have Catering Management experience, we have a great opportunity for you as an Assistant Catering Manager in our Port Jefferson Catering Office.
Our new hire will be detailed, organized, with the ability to work under pressure. This individual must be well balanced at multitasking and delegating, in addition to being motivated to increase their knowledge in the specialty. During the high season, extended hours, weekends, nights, and holidays are required.
Responsibilities
Take orders from customers either in person or over the phones, ensuring that the correct amount of food is ordered. Always with a smile!
Event planning and menu design
Schedule outside vendors for items such as equipment rentals, wait staff and other resources as needed
Process online orders, collect and process payments received
Coordinate pick-up and delivery schedule
Assist catering manager with clerical needs
Assist in setting up and managing in store demos
As needed, will assist with deliveries of catered ordered and events
Respond in a timely fashion to all customer complaints
Cultivate and develop relationships with our customers
Process weekly gratuities
Other duties and functions as assigned
Functions within the position
Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
Come up with suggestions to enhance the event's success
Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
Lead promotional activities for the event
Supervise all staff
Ensure event is completed smoothly, working to resolve any problems that has arisen
Requirements
HS Diploma or equivalent
Past experience as Event Manager, Catering Manager or Assistant Catering Manager in food and beverage
Skilled in project management
Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability for quick problem solving
Must be outgoing and assertive and a team player with management
Employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 50% off lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!
Working Conditions
Most of the time is spent moving about continuously on hard surfaces. There may be a need to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.
May require lifting objects up to 50 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Usually in a comfortable indoor environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting in order to be heard. There could be exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.
There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents.
