Responsibilities

• Ability to execute events including meetings, screenings, formal dinners, receptions, weddings
• Experience supervising and training banquet staff
• Background in luxury service venue a must
• Coordinate and assist the Director of Events and Events Sales Manager with all catered events, to include meetings, receptions, weddings, screenings, etc.
• Conduct pre-shifts with the staff going over all the events and requirements, discussing team assignments for the night with a Captain
• Facilitate walk-throughs with clients that pertain to event setup, production and details post contract and confirmation
• Manage monthly inventories for all catering items to assure team members have everything for execution, order operational supplies and equipment with prior Director’s approval and process POs as required
• Assist in hiring & training catering team members, implement service, uniform and presentations standards
• Assist with training F&B servers/managers in catering events, so they aware of the procedures for private events in the outlets
• Work with Director of Catering & Events to set/improve event presentation standards
• Monitor food and beverage quality, to ensure each event is consistent with set standards

Requirements

• Previous NYC event experience.
• Excellent management, supervisory, and customer service skills
• Experience with conference, meeting and production management
• A high level of energy and passion for service, people and quality
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
• Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft
• Word, Excel, and Tripleseat a plus.
• Able to work evenings and weekends/holidays as required.

Job Type: Full-time