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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 3 years Sales experience - Minimum 3 years Managerial experience - Minimum 3 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

We are looking for a professional, high-energy bartender with excellent communication skills to serve classical cocktails and exciting new beverages to our customers. The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties. To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable. Bartender Responsibilities: - Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders. - Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials. - Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers. - Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol. - Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked. - Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations. - Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register. - Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment. - Developing new cocktail recipes.