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Banquet Manager / Maître D’ - Brooklyn Based Catering Hall

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Well established catering hall in search of a full-time banquet manger. The position consists of a five-day work week, predominately administrative work throughout select weekdays and Maître d’ on weekends. The position requires a minimum five years of experience both in banquet sales and banquet Maître d.


As a Banquet Manager you will be expected to:

  • Work with clients both pre-existing and new inquiries on a daily basis (both in person and via phone/email)
  • Solicit new catering business through professional sales techniques
  • Conduct initial tours of the venue with perspective clients and generate estimates in order to convert bookings
  • Communicate with clients regarding their upcoming functions as their big day approaches
  • Document and review all details of each customer engagement in order to maintain a thorough understanding of what the customer expects of us
  • Manage both the planning process leading up to an event as well as the successful execution of that event
  • Possess the ability to handle extremely high workloads at times
  • Must possess the ability to navigate unforeseeable circumstances that may arise with clients and arrive at a conclusion that is satisfactory to both parties
  • Must appreciate that we only have one opportunity to deliver the event of someone’s dreams
  • Oversee porter and maintenance staff throughout the week to ensure the venue is well kept and an “A” grade is always maintained with the DOH
  • Oversight of purveyor deliveries to ensure accuracy and quality
  • Interview potential new hires and assist with on-boarding

As a Maître D’ you will be expected to:

  • Ensure that all contract details and particulars are in place prior to event set up
  • Effectively coordinate with event staff, back of house, kitchen staff, and outside vendors to ensure all proper aspects are in place
  • Use independent judgement in keeping with the venue’s standard practices to effectively coordinate an event
  • Lead an event team to successfully accomplish the tasks at hand
  • Work with clients and guests to identify their needs to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Accept responsibility for all aspects that are within your oversight

Requirements:

  • NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate
  • Minimum 2 years Sales experience
  • Minimum 2 years Managerial experience
  • Minimum 2 years Maître D experience
  • Associates Degree
  • Must be well spoken in English
  • Maintain a high level of professional attire and grooming
  • Must be punctual, neat, and organized
  • Ability to multitask while remaining meticulous
  • Ability to communicate amongst the team and convey information effectively
  • Knowledge of customer service
  • Knowledge of the food and beverage industry
  • Must consistently maintain a positive, energetic, and professional attitude when dealing with staff and customers
  • Must know how to lead and manage others in order to help them achieve their full potential
  • Experiencia
    Se requiere
  • Idiomas
    Inglés – Avanzado
  • Jornada
    Completa
  • Horario
    Wednesday - Sunday
  • Salario
    78.000 $ – 104.000 $ anual

pin icon5313 Avenue N, Flatlands, Brooklyn, 11234, New York

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Catering Hall • 11-50 empleados

En JOB TODAY desde enero, 2023

Long-Standing Family-Owned Catering Hall serving Brooklyn and the surrounding area for over 70 years.

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