Toledo Complex - Catering Manager

Legends Global is a premier global company specializing in providing integrated solutions for the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. With an expansive network of 450 venues worldwide, Legends Global manages and supports over 20,000 events annually that entertain approximately 165 million guests. The company’s comprehensive services span feasibility and consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content and booking. This extensive reach and expertise make Legends Global a leader in the live events and venue management industry. Their culture promotes respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action, fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be authentic, impactful, and grow their careers.

The role at the Toledo Complex, which includes the Huntington Center and the Glass City Center, is a pivotal position that supports both locations under the direction of the Director of Catering. This role is centered on marketing, selling, contracting, and detailing events within the Toledo Complex, serving as a bridge between the events staff and clients to ensure seamless events execution. The candidate will utilize sales and marketing principles to elevate the visibility and profitability of the facilities, working closely with the Director to craft sales plans involving targeted goals and marketing initiatives. The role requires prospecting new and repeat business, assisting catering sales and service personnel with upselling and problem-solving strategies, and ensuring the accuracy of client accounts and profiles. Responsibilities also include quoting rates, pricing estimates, preparing contracts, coordinating with operational departments and local sales teams, and maintaining comprehensive resource lists for internal and client use.

Furthermore, this position demands thorough knowledge of menus and event offerings to guarantee profitability and detailed event planning including banquet event orders. The individual will handle pre-event and post-event client communications, collaborate with culinary and operations teams, organize menu tastings if requested, greet on-site client representatives, and produce necessary sales reports and metrics. This is a dynamic, client-facing role that requires strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, along with experience in sales, catering software, and Microsoft Office applications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $65,000, commensurate with experience, along with a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401k plan. Located onsite at the Toledo Complex in Toledo, Ohio, this role is critical for maintaining the high standards and successful execution of events at these prominent venues.