CATERING SALES MANAGER - UNITED NATIONS - NYC

CulinArt Sector

Salary : Up to $75000 / yearly

Other Forms of Compensation : commission package.

Pay Grade : 11

CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation / leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafés, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering / special events, office coffee service and vending.

CulinArt’s extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

As the Catering Sales Manager you will effectively coordinate and oversee internal and external catering events for the UN in New York, NY.

You will be responsible for menu development as well as costing and marketing functions as they relate to the catering department.

You will implement labor cost control, foods cost control, preparation, transportation, setup, operation and clean-up of all events.

Monday-Friday work schedule!

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, 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 :

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent professional experience
• Proven track record for meeting sales goals
• Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service
• A minimum of two years of experience in the hospitality industry including one year of experience in catering sales
• Supervisory, scheduling, training, and coaching skills
• Ability to assess client requirements and deliver ensuring client satisfaction
• Must be able to write menu proposals in consultation with chefs
• The ability to supervise food preparation, service, and clean-up is also essential
• Knowledge of A / V equipment with the ability to set up and break down for events.
• Superior quantitative, oral and written communication and problem-solving / strategizing skills
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, flexible and adaptable to constant changes and must possess attention to detail
• Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive mindset and ability to remain calm under pressure to anticipate and support changes in our business.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Exceptional client relations and customer service abilities
30+ days ago