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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
401k
Sick Time
Holiday pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Abigail Kirsch, founded in the 1970s as a family-owned catering company, has evolved into one of New York’s premier caterers, known for its dedication to hospitality, exceptional service, and high-quality cuisine. Over the years, Abigail Kirsch has expanded its reach beyond New York City to include Connecticut and Westchester, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the catering and events industry. The company is part of Elior North America, a prominent food service provider committed to diversity, employee development, and fostering a supportive, growth-oriented work environment. Elior North America embraces equal employment opportunities and supports employees in advancing their careers... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum two years of relevant experience in food and beverage or catering operations
- Experience working in entrepreneurial and corporate business environments
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple levels of catering in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in opening and closing procedures
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage industry
- Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders
- Flexibility to work varied schedules to meet business demands
Job Qualifications
- Over two years of experience overseeing high-volume food and beverage or catering operations within a hotel, cultural institution, or premier catering company
- Experience in entrepreneurial and corporate business environments
- Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to support multiple levels of catering within a dynamic environment
- Proficiency in opening and closing procedures
- Strong food and beverage knowledge
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, vendors, and clients
- Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Job Duties
- Work independently towards client outreach to develop new client relationships and to initiate sales opportunities
- Complete monthly KPIs that contribute to prospecting and outbound sales efforts
- Seek and attend networking groups and events
- Maintain positive internal and external client relationships and liaison as necessary to ensure a consistently positive interaction
- Field incoming leads, give preliminary price quotes, negotiate, and close those sales
- Finalize all staffing needs and party details for individually sold events
- Collect all monies and deposits due prior to upcoming events
- Provide event coordination support including timing of events, assisting captains with staff assignments on site and meeting with staff when necessary, acting as liaison with client, kitchen, staff, and vendors
- Create catering proposals comprising menu, beverage, staff, and equipment rental
- Participate in client meetings and sales calls and follow up
- Conduct tastings as needed
- Track lost business and lead inquiries to understand trends in the business
- Collaborate and coordinate with onsite team in partnership with individual events
- Achieve set yearly sales goals
- Monitor event profitability to ensure compliance with company standards and budget
- Ensure event deposits, payments, and invoicing reflect company policies
- Monitor staffing levels to maintain service standards and profitability
- Run assigned reports to analyze business and event calendars
- Network regularly to increase notoriety and buzz around venue events
- Work with sales and marketing team to create blitz or sales initiatives
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and share with the team
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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