Catering Manager

New Orleans, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $16.00 - $26.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Flexible Schedule

Job Description

The establishment offering this opportunity is a vibrant hospitality organization with a strong focus on catering and private dining services, likely connected to both restaurant and hotel operations. This company values creativity, operational excellence, and strategic sales initiatives, making it an ideal workplace for someone who thrives on relationship-building, direct selling, and event coordination within the hospitality industry. The operation maintains a keen edge on market trends and focuses on evolving to meet the needs of diverse clients by providing tailor-made dining experiences that cater to various events and clientele needs.

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Job Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of hospitality experience, ideally within a restaurant or related banquet setting
Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors
Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism
The employee is required to perform physical tasks including collate/file, keyboard use, dial, sit, stand, walk, see, hear, write, speak, bend, climb stairs, balance, reach, stretch, handle and finger tasks, crouch, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, lift or move weights up to 75lbs
Consistent mental demands including detailed work production, verbal and written communication, customer contact, multitasking, constant interruptions, occasional presentations, and use of math and reasoning skills
Work environment may expose employee to noise, heat, tools/equipment, odors, fumes, dampness, and dirt

Job Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years of hospitality experience, ideally within a restaurant or related banquet setting
Previous structured sales training course is a plus
Professional phone etiquette, writing skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong sales and interpersonal skills
Current on industry trends
Well organized, detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up skills
Great communication skills both internally and externally

Job Duties

Actively understand and implement the sales process as outlined in the Shopper's Report
Maintain appropriate balance of account maintenance, prospecting for new business, and build profitable relationships with clients
Produce marketing plan and assist in developing the annual sales budget with the restaurant team
Implement a monthly action plan in order to meet and exceed the budgeted sales goals
Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual production reports as well as weekly and monthly sales activity reports
Assist the Director of Catering in developing specific goals and strategies in assigned territory to positively impact revenues
Review and update menus, packages, and upgrades as requested to satisfy client needs and to maximize revenue
Be familiar with the hotel's competitive set and shared accounts
Effectively cross-sell with sister restaurants and hotels for referral business
Communicate a clear sense of strategic direction and goals for assigned territories and markets
Maintain accurate and thorough notes and traces for accounts within the PMS and catering database
Create appropriate sales collateral and tools for the department
Join and attend appropriate market organizations
Adhere to the 'Sundown Rule' for all client correspondence
Supervise execution of banquets on occasion
Assist with additional reports and/or special projects as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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