Senior Catering Sales Manager
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About Levy
The disruptor in defining the convention center, sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levys diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.
Job Summary
Job Summary :
Working as the Senior Catering Sales Manager you will effectively coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events. You will be responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department.
Key Responsibilities :
- Hires, trains and develops managers, and is actively involved in the development of service techniques, menu presentation, policies and procedures
- Creates operating statements, reports, and operational budgets, and reviews of the collection of receivables
- Creates catering activities, books, plans & directed functions
- Creates proposals, contracts and banquet event orders
- Prepares and monitors budgets; financial targets and forecasts
- Maintains local clients database and builds and maintains relationship with vendors
- Ensures all safety and sanitation procedures are followed in compliance with HACCP
- Performs related duties and special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelors degree is preferred or equivalent professional experienceProven track record for meeting sales goalsStrong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of serviceA minimum of two years of experience in hospitality industry including two years experience in catering salesSupervisory, scheduling, training and coaching skillsAbility to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfactionMust be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefsSuperior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving / strategizing skillsExcellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detailExcellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPointProactive mindset and able to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business.Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behaviorExceptional client relations and customer service abilitiesApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
At Levy, team = family. And well always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.
MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance / ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanFlexible Time Off PlanPaid Parental LeaveHoliday Time Off (varies by site / state)Personal LeaveAssociate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.
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