Catering General Manager
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Description:Come join us at one of our premier catering venues as a Catering General Manager! Please use this link to complete an application on our Company Career Page: Position: Catering General ManagerQualifications: -Minimum 5 years catering management experience in a high volume property-Exemplary leadership and supervision skills-Superior client relations skills -Administrative abilities in budget administration-Must have a keen eye for detail.-Results oriented and enthusiastic.-Must have extremely high standards in all areas and a passion for guest service.-Computer and Internet competency including Excel, Word, and event software. -Excellent oral and written communication skills.Job Duties and Responsibilities:-Develop long-range and annual Catering business plans -Driving revenues in various segments with a heavy focus on social and wedding business.-Exceeding customers' expectations with great knowledge, professionalism, and genuine service.Sales Responsibilities:-Solicits, negotiates and books new and repeat business through sales efforts while maximizing catering and event sales to meet / exceed revenue goals. -Develops target list for outbound sales efforts. -Runs activity and financial reports and discusses results with management, by week, month and annually. -Drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence and ensuring all sales staff members execute a great customer experience.-Conducts site tours; hosts awareness events as scheduled. -Direct and coordinate sales managers and their sales. -Support business strategies which are aligned with Lessing's vision and values-Menu development & costing, and any marketing functions as they relate to the sales department. -Follow up on all details of client events from planning to completion of the event. -Benchmark competition for catering best practices and pricing. -Involvement in community activities; network with local businesses.-Establish budgets, control costs and find ways to increase Catering profits. -Be proactive in maintaining or exceeding financial goals.-Qualify internal leads and turn inquires into events/sales.-Oversee the recruiting, hiring and training of personnel. -Supervise and motivate supervisors and staff.-Maintain the look and feel of the Catering buildings and grounds to exceptional levels.-Build positive relationships with the clients, their guests, and potential clients to ensure customer satisfaction. -Reports to Vice President of Catering Operations.Pay & Perks: -Salaried pay -Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees -401K for Full Time Employees-Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for Full-Time EmployeesThe Company:Founded in 1890, Lessing's Hospitality Group is a sixth-generation, family-owned company comprised of over 120 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing's operates 17 wedding and catering venues, 11 full-service restaurants, 4 virtual kitchens, over 80 corporate and academic dining centers, 7 Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza franchises and a historic inn. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, but adapting to a constantly changing industry, Lessing's Hospitality Group's focus is on providing each guest with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.Salary Range (NY only): $80,000 - $100,000 per year